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Forkis Family History

Forkis 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: Forkin, Forbis, Boris, Morris, Forbes, Norris, Farkas, Fornes

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Where is the Forkis family from?

You can see how Forkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Forkis families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Forkis's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Forkis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forkis 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 Forkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forkis. 100% of Forkis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Forkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Forkis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forkis. For the veterans among your Forkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkis lifespan?

Average Forkis life expectancy in 1999 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkis 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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