Origins of the Forge surname
About the Forges
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Interesting facts about Forge
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1572.
Who were Forges most likely to marry?
la Forges
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de Forges
Our tell us which families married Forges.
What are the most common Forge first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Forges
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forges in 1921
Living On Own Means
12
Dressmaker
11
General Servant Domestic
7
None
7
General Servant
6
Common male occupations for Forges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Farm Labourer
13
Stationer
13
Clerk
10
Tailor
10
