Origins of the Forbisher surname
About the Forbishers
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Interesting facts about Forbisher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forbisher surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Forbishers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Forbisher first names?
Joseph
Edgar
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Forbishers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forbishers in 1921
Apprentice Dress Maker
2
Cordwainers Wife
1
Launderess
1
Lodging House Keeper
1
Mothers Help
1
Common male occupations for Forbishers in 1921
None
3
At Home
2
Boatman
2
Bookbinder
2
Goldsmith Journeyman
2
