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Foryt Family History

Foryt 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: Fort, Foret, Forst, Forys, Foyt, Ford, Mort, Port, Ort, Force

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Where is the Foryt family from?

You can see how Foryt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foryt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foryt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foryt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foryt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foryt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foryt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foryt. 100% of Foryt men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Foryt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foryt 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Foryt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Foryt. For the veterans among your Foryt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foryt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Foryt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Foryt in 1969 was 51, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foryt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foryt 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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