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Forkner Family History

Forkner Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Faulkner.

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


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Where is the Forkner family from?

You can see how Forkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forkner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Forkner families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Forkner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Forkner families in 1891.
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What did your Forkner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forkner. 100% of Forkner 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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Passenger Lists

There are 449 immigration records available for the last name Forkner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forkner. For the veterans among your Forkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Forkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Forkner in 1948 was 59, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forkner 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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