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Forbert Family History

Forbert 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: Forberg, Torbert, Forrest, Forbes, Robert, Corbett, Herbert, Gobert

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Where is the Forbert family from?

You can see how Forbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Forbert family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forbert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbert 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 Forbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forbert. 56% of Forbert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forbert women worked as a Clerical Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forbert were Salesman and Owner. .

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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
    56%
  • Farm Work
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    50%
  • Owner
    50%
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What Forbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Forbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbert 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Forbert. 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 91 military records available for the last name Forbert. For the veterans among your Forbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Forbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Forbert in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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