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Forgie Family History

Forgie Name Meaning

Scottish: of uncertain origin. Black suggests it could be a habitational name from a place so named near Montrose or alternatively from an altered form of the personal name Fergie, a pet form of Fergus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bogie, Forge, Forte, Sorlie, Norrie, Fowlie, Dargie, Forni, Corrie

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Where is the Forgie family from?

You can see how Forgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forgie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Forgie family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forgie's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Forgie families in 1840.
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What did your Forgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forgie. 21% of Forgie men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Forgie women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forgie were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Forgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forgie. 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 876 military records available for the last name Forgie. For the veterans among your Forgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forgie in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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