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Forgen Family History

Forgen 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: Morgen, Forge, Horgen, Forren, Fergen, Forgey, Forget, Borgen, Foren

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Where is the Forgen family from?

You can see how Forgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Forgen families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgen's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forgen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgen 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 Forgen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Forgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Forgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Forgen. 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 274 military records available for the last name Forgen. For the veterans among your Forgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Forgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Forgen in 1983 was 60, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgen 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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