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Forwe Family History

Forwe 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: Force, Forge, Forte, Forde, Forse, Foree, Fore, Dore, Torre, Ford

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Where is the Forwe family from?

You can see how Forwe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Forwe families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Forwe family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forwe's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Forwe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwe 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 Forwe ancestors do for a living?

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

What Forwe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Forwe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Forwe. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forwe. For the veterans among your Forwe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwe lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Forwe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forwe in 1981 was 67, and 85 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwe 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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