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Forteith Family History

Forteith Surname Meaning

see Forteath.

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


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Where is the Forteith family from?

You can see how Forteith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forteith family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Forteith families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Forteith families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forteith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forteith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Forteith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forteith 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Forteith. 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 13 military records available for the last name Forteith. For the veterans among your Forteith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forteith lifespan?

Average Forteith life expectancy in 1974 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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