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Forgang Family History

Forgang 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: Fortgang, Organ, Forman, Morgan, Foran, Horgan, Lorang, Morgano

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Where is the Forgang family from?

You can see how Forgang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forgang families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgang's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forgang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forgang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgang. 34% of Forgang men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Forgang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgang 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Forgang. 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 23 military records available for the last name Forgang. For the veterans among your Forgang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgang lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forgang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Forgang in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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