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Forteath Family History

Forteath Surname Meaning

from Forteith in Cabrach (part Banffs part Aberdeens). The place-name is of obscure origin but may contain the Gaelic prefix for- ‘above big’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forteath family from?

You can see how Forteath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forteath family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Forteath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Forteath families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Forteath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forteath families in 1891.
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What did your Forteath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forteath. 100% of Forteath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Forteath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forteath 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Forteath. 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 151 military records available for the last name Forteath. For the veterans among your Forteath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forteath lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Forteath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forteath in 1987 was 93, and 80 in 1991.

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