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Forbian Family History

Forbian 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: Forman, Fabian, Florian, Foran, Corbin, Forkin, Forhan, Corban, Orban

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Where is the Forbian family from?

You can see how Forbian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Forbian families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Forbian's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Forbian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbian 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 113 census records available for the last name Forbian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forbian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Forbian. For the veterans among your Forbian 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 Forbian 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forbian

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