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Forfier Family History

Forfier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fortier, Forcier, Forster, Ferrier, Portier, Mortier, Freier, Fortner

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Where is the Forfier family from?

You can see how Forfier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forfier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forfier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Forfier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forfier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Forfier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Forfier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Forfier. For the veterans among your Forfier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forfier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forfier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forfier

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