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Foryth Family History

Foryth 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: Forth, Forsyth, North, Fort, Forsythe, Worth, Furth, Firth, Forte

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Where is the Foryth family from?

You can see how Foryth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foryth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Foryth families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Foryth families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Foryth's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Foryth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foryth 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 177 census records available for the last name Foryth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foryth 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Foryth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Foryth. For the veterans among your Foryth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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