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Forringer Family History

Forringer 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: Ferringer, Foringer, Farringer, Fringer, Berringer, Obringer

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Where is the Forringer family from?

You can see how Forringer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forringer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Forringer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Forringer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Forringer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forringer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forringer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forringer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forringer. 100% of Forringer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Forringer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forringer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forringer. 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 60 military records available for the last name Forringer. For the veterans among your Forringer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forringer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forringer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forringer in 1965 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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