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Forgash Family History

Forgash Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Forgacs.

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


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Where is the Forgash family from?

You can see how Forgash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgash family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forgash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Forgash families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Forgash's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forgash families in 1920.
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What did your Forgash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forgash. 42% of Forgash men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Forgash women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Forgash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Forgash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgash 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Forgash. 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 268 military records available for the last name Forgash. For the veterans among your Forgash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgash lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forgash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Forgash in 1964 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgash 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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