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Forgeson Family History

Forgeson 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: Borgeson, Furgeson, Fergeson, Torgeson, Morgeson, Margeson, Forson

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Where is the Forgeson family from?

You can see how Forgeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgeson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Forgeson families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forgeson's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Forgeson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forgeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forgeson. 60% of Forgeson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Forgeson women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Forgeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgeson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Forgeson. 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 93 military records available for the last name Forgeson. For the veterans among your Forgeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgeson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Forgeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forgeson in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 1993.

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