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Forges Family History

Forges Surname Meaning

see Desforges.

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


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You can see how Forges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forges families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Forges families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Forges's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Forges families in 1911.
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What did your Forges ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forges. 100% of Forges men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forges 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Forges. 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 483 military records available for the last name Forges. For the veterans among your Forges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Forges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forges in 1964 was 51, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forges 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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