Origins of the Forbus surname

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    In 1921, most Forbuses lived in north-west

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    120 Forbus Travel & migration records
    150 Forbuses found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Forbus first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Forbuses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Forbuses in 1921

    Worsted Spinner

    3

    Sewer

    2

    Cook

    1

    Cooper

    1

    Cotton Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Forbuses in 1921

    Farm Hands

    5

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    5

    Mariner

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Chimney Sweeper

    2

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