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Forkum Family History

Forkum Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Irish Forkin. This surname is found mainly in TN; there is also a large family in Paragould AR.

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


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Where is the Forkum family from?

You can see how Forkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forkum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Forkum families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forkum's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Forkum families in 1891.
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What did your Forkum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forkum. 44% of Forkum men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Forkum women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forkum were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farm Operator
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkum 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Forkum. 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 271 military records available for the last name Forkum. For the veterans among your Forkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Forkum in 1964 was 76, and 57 in 2004.

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