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Forkin Family History

Forkin Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form (quasi-translation) of Gaelic Ó Gabhláin a name from a diminutive of gabhal ‘fork’. See Fork

North German: possibly a nickname for a hog farmer or an unkempt person from Middle Low German verken ‘piglet’.

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


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Where is the Forkin family from?

You can see how Forkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Forkin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Forkin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forkin families in 1891.
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What did your Forkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forkin. 50% of Forkin men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Forkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forkin were Potato Picker and Cotton Reeler.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Dyers Labourer
    30%
  • Potato Picker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%
  • Cotton Reeler
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 620 immigration records available for the last name Forkin. 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 486 military records available for the last name Forkin. For the veterans among your Forkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Forkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Forkin in 1953 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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