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Forbres Family History

Forbres 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: Forbes, Forrest, Torres, Fornes, Forrey, Forren, Forbus, Forbess

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Where is the Forbres family from?

You can see how Forbres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbres family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Forbres families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Forbres's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forbres families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Forbres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbres 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Forbres. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forbres. For the veterans among your Forbres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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