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Forkert Family History

Forkert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Forker, Folkert, Forrest, Forberg, Foskett, Foraker, Foret, Forest

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Where is the Forkert family from?

You can see how Forkert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forkert families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Forkert family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forkert's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Forkert families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Forkert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkert census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 109 immigration records available for the last name Forkert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Forkert. For the veterans among your Forkert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Forkert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forkert in 1975 was 84, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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