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Forkins Family History

Forkins 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: Firkins, Forkin, Corkins, Folkins, Filkins, Hopkins, Forino, Dockins

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Where is the Forkins family from?

You can see how Forkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Forkins families living in Warwickshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Forkins's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Forkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forkins. 40% of Forkins men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Forkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkins 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Forkins. 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 128 military records available for the last name Forkins. For the veterans among your Forkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forkins in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkins 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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