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Forgays Family History

Forgays Name 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: Forgacs, Gorgas, Forgey, Forys, Morgans, Forgash, Forgues, Forgy

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Where is the Forgays family from?

You can see how Forgays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgays family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Forgays families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgays's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forgays families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgays surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forgays ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forgays ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Forgays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgays 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Forgays. 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 40 military records available for the last name Forgays. For the veterans among your Forgays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgays lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Forgays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Forgays in 1971 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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