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Forey Family History

Forey Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English forrai ‘plunder booty; foray foraging expedition’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forey family from?

You can see how Forey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Forey families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Forey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Forey families in 1911.
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What did your Forey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forey. 100% of Forey 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%

What Forey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Forey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forey 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Forey. 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 448 military records available for the last name Forey. For the veterans among your Forey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Forey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forey in 1962 was 58, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forey 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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