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Forbrook Family History

Forbrook 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: Holbrook, Hornbrook, Brook, Benbrook, Ashbrook, Seabrook, Forbeck

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Where is the Forbrook family from?

You can see how Forbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbrook family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Forbrook families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbrook's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Forbrook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbrook 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 Forbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forbrook. 100% of Forbrook 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Forbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbrook 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forbrook. 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 11 military records available for the last name Forbrook. For the veterans among your Forbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbrook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Forbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forbrook in 1966 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbrook 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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