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Forlier Family History

Forlier 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, Hollier, Portier, Mortier, Freier

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Where is the Forlier family from?

You can see how Forlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Forlier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Forlier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Forlier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forlier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Kenas De Lier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forlier. 100% of Forlier women worked as a Kenas De Lier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Kenas De Lier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Forlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlier 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Forlier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forlier. For the veterans among your Forlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlier 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 Forlier

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