Origins of the Forrey surname
About the Forreys
We have a total of 199 records for people with the last name Forrey.
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Interesting facts about Forrey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.
What are the most common Forrey first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Forreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forreys in 1921
General Servant
3
Cook
2
Farm Labourer
2
Lacemaker
2
Straw Hat Finisher
2
Common male occupations for Forreys in 1921
Machinists
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Dock Labourer
2
A B Seaman
1
Able Seaman
1
