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Foraker Name Meaning

Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of German Vierecker (see Viereck ) or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. The surname Vierecker is very rare in Germany. Compare Fouraker . Probably an old or altered form of English Fouracre .

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


Similar surnames: Frater, Forster, Forer, Fortner, Raker, Raper, Folker, Reker, Fortier

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Where is the Foraker family from?

You can see how Foraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foraker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foraker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Foraker families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Foraker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Foraker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foraker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foraker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foraker. 36% of Foraker men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Foraker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foraker were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Foraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foraker 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Foraker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Foraker. For the veterans among your Foraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foraker lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Foraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Foraker in 1955 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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