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Forrey Name Meaning

English: variant of Forey .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Forney, Forsey, Forkey, Forcey, Forrest, Forgey, Corney, Morley

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Where is the Forrey family from?

You can see how Forrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Forrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Forrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forrey. 29% of Forrey men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Forrey women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forrey were Stock Clerk and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Stock Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    17%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrey 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Forrey. 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 643 military records available for the last name Forrey. For the veterans among your Forrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Forrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forrey in 1957 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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