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Forsgate Family History

Forsgate 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: Forster, Forsythe, Forge, Forte, Forgie, Forst, Colgate, Holgate

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Where is the Forsgate family from?

You can see how Forsgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsgate family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Forsgate families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forsgate's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Forsgate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsgate 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 Forsgate ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 703 census records available for the last name Forsgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsgate 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Forsgate. 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 34 military records available for the last name Forsgate. For the veterans among your Forsgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsgate lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forsgate 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forsgate

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