Forward Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Forward Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Forward family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 156
Agricultural Labourer 30
Farm Labourer 11
General Labourer 9
General Servant 9
Gardener 8
Dress Maker 7
Nil 7
Coal Miner 6
Domestic Servant 6
Labourer 6
Annuitant 5
House Keeper 5
Carpenter 5
Laundress 5
Wheelwright 4
Glover 4
Basket Maker 3
Carman 3
Charwoman 3
Milliner 3
Blanket Sergi Factory 3
Bricklayer 3
Lace Dresser 3
Foundry Labourer 3

Forward Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Forward 100% 6,876
2 Farward 86% 109

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The surname Forward is the most popular version of all its varients

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