This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Forred family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Forred Family History

Forred 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: Forrey, Forren, Norred, Forrer, Forrest, Torre, Ford, Farren, Forbes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Forred family from?

You can see how Forred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forred family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forred families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Forred families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Forred's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forred families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forred surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Forred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forred. 100% of Forred men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Forred | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Forred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Forred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forred census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Forred

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Forred. 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.

View all Forred immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Forred. For the veterans among your Forred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Forred military records

You've only scratched the surface of Forred family history

Discover More

What is the average Forred lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Forred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forred in 1961 was 53, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forred 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Forred family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial