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Forgett Family History

Forgett 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: Forgette, Forget, Forrest, Corbett, Forge, Foskett, Burgett, Follett

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Where is the Forgett family from?

You can see how Forgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Forgett families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Forgett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forgett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgett 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 Forgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgett. 60% of Forgett 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Forgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgett 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Forgett. 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 158 military records available for the last name Forgett. For the veterans among your Forgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Forgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forgett in 1966 was 77, and 97 in 2004.

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