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Forque Family History

Forque 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: Forgue, Forquer, Fortune, Fortun, Force, Roque, Forge, Forte, Forde

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Where is the Forque family from?

You can see how Forque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forque family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Forque families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forque's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forque families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forque surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forque. 100% of Forque men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Forque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forque 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Forque. 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 Forque. For the veterans among your Forque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forque lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Forque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forque in 1966 was 90, and 81 in 2001.

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