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Forgens Family History

Forgens 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: Forbes, Morgen, Borges, Fornes, Torrens, Gorges, Forge, Horgen

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Where is the Forgens family from?

You can see how Forgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Forgens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Forgens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Forgens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Forgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Forgens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forgens. For the veterans among your Forgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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