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Forteas Family History

Forteas 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: Fortes, Forbes, Fornes, Cortes, Forte, Fontes, Kortas, Forbess

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Where is the Forteas family from?

You can see how Forteas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forteas family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Forteas family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forteas's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Forteas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Forteas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forteas 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 Forteas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Forteas. For the veterans among your Forteas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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