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Forkey Family History

Forkey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Fortier. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forkey family from?

You can see how Forkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Forkey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forkey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Forkey families in 1891.
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What did your Forkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forkey. 100% of Forkey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Forkey. 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 452 military records available for the last name Forkey. For the veterans among your Forkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Forkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forkey in 1954 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkey 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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