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Forters Family History

Forters 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, Porter, Forbes, Forster, Fornes, Cortes, Forberg, Forte

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Where is the Forters family from?

You can see how Forters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forters family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Forters families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Forters family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forters's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Forters families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forters 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 73 census records available for the last name Forters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forters 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Forters. 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 4 military records available for the last name Forters. For the veterans among your Forters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forters 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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