Origins of the Forbister surname
About the Forbisters
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Interesting facts about Forbister
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forbister surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Forbisters most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Forbister first names?
Benjamin
James
Elizabeth
Margaret
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Common jobs for Forbisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forbisters in 1921
Dress Maker
2
House Keeper
2
Living On Own Means
2
Assistant School Board Teacher
1
At School
1
Common male occupations for Forbisters in 1921
Tayler
4
Master Mariner
3
Coal Miner
2
Coal Miner Driver
2
Driller Ship Yard
2
