Origins of the Forbester surname
About the Forbesters
We have a total of 207 records for people with the last name Forbester.
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Interesting facts about Forbester
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forbester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1784.
Who were Forbesters most likely to marry?
Thomlisons
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What are the most common Forbester first names?
James
Victor
Mary Ann
Margaret
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Common jobs for Forbesters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forbesters in 1921
Dress Maker
2
Card Box Hand Paper
1
Charwoman
1
Chenille Net Maker (Silk Etc Manuf)
1
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Forbesters in 1921
Grocer
2
Stationer
2
Assistant Manager
1
Bank Clerk
1
Cabinet Maker
1
