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Forgrave Family History

Forgrave Name Meaning

see Fairgrieve .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Hargrave, Margrave, Cosgrave, Grave, Belgrave, Cosgrove, Forge

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Where is the Forgrave family from?

You can see how Forgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgrave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Forgrave families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Forgrave's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forgrave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgrave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forgrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forgrave. 88% of Forgrave men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    88%
  • Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgrave 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Forgrave. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 343 military records available for the last name Forgrave. For the veterans among your Forgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgrave lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forgrave in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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