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Forcey Name Meaning

Variant of Forsee a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Forney, Force, Formby, Farney, Forbes, Forren, Forsey, Forrey, Corney

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Where is the Forcey family from?

You can see how Forcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 16 Forcey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forcey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forcey families in 1880.
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What did your Forcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcey. 36% of Forcey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forcey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forcey were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Porter
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcey 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Forcey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 412 military records available for the last name Forcey. For the veterans among your Forcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forcey in 1944 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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