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Forlus Family History

Forlus 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: Forbus, Forbes, Fortun, Fergus, Fornes, Forbush, Folds, Fors, Bolus

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Where is the Forlus family from?

You can see how Forlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Forlus families were found in USA in 1840, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Forlus family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlus's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Forlus families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Forlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlus 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Forlus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Forlus. For the veterans among your Forlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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