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Forry Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Furrer .

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


Similar surnames: Ferry, Mory, Terry, Merry, Borra, Furey, Parry, Gorry, Perry, Corry

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Where is the Forry family from?

You can see how Forry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Forry families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Forry's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Forry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer General Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forry. 100% of Forry men worked as a Builders Labourer General Heavy Worker and 75% of Forry 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer General Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Forry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forry 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Forry. 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 Forry. For the veterans among your Forry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Forry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Forry in 1955 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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