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Forrey Family History

Forrey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Forey.

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


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Where is the Forrey family from?

You can see how Forrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Forrey families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Forrey's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Forrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrey 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 Forrey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Forrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrey 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Forrey. 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 643 military records available for the last name Forrey. For the veterans among your Forrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Forrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forrey in 1957 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrey 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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