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Forrah Family History

Forrah 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: Farrah, Forman, Borra, Porras, Foran, Farrar, Ferraz, Corral, Farran

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Where is the Forrah family from?

You can see how Forrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Forrah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Forrah families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrah's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Forrah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Forrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrah 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Forrah. 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 Forrah. For the veterans among your Forrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrah 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.

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