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Forgia Family History

Forgia Surname 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: Forgie, Borgia, Forge, Morga, Georgia, Murgia, Forni, Forkin, Faria

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Where is the Forgia family from?

You can see how Forgia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forgia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forgia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Forgia family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forgia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Forgia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forgia 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 Forgia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bar Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forgia. 50% of Forgia men worked as a Bar Tender.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bar Tender
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Forgia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Forgia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forgia 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Forgia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Forgia. For the veterans among your Forgia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forgia lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Forgia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forgia in 2002 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forgia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forgia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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