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Forkan Family History

Forkan Name Meaning

see Forkin .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Forman, Foran, Forkin, Forhan, Horkan, Norman, Organ, Jordan, Gorman

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Where is the Forkan family from?

You can see how Forkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Forkan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Forkan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Forkan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forkan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forkan. 60% of Forkan men worked as a Miner and 50% of Forkan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forkan were Laborer and Telephone Operator. .

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Telephone Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Forkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkan 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Forkan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Forkan. For the veterans among your Forkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forkan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Forkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forkan in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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