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Forcham Family History

Forcham 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: Fordham, Burcham, Worsham, Farnham, Forhan, Forshaw, Gorham, Fincham

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Where is the Forcham family from?

You can see how Forcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forcham families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Forcham families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcham's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Forcham families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Forcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcham 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Forcham. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forcham. For the veterans among your Forcham 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 Forcham 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 Forcham

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