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Forger Family History

Forger 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: Forge, Borger, Fonger, Ferger, Horger, Forner, Forer, Folger, Forgey

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Where is the Forger family from?

You can see how Forger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Forger families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Forger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forger 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 Forger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forger. 50% of Forger 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
    50%
  • Gardien
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    25%

What Forger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forger 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Forger. 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 576 military records available for the last name Forger. For the veterans among your Forger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Forger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forger in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forger 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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