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Forjam Family History

Forjam 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: Forman, Foran, Forhan, Fordham, Gorham, Borja, Forkum, Boram, Borjas

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Where is the Forjam family from?

You can see how Forjam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forjam family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Forjam family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forjam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forjam families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Forjam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forjam 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forjam. 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 Forjam. For the veterans among your Forjam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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