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Fordlie Family History

Fordlie 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: Forde, Forgie, Sorlie, Cordle, Fowlie, Fordyce, Fordice, Ford

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Where is the Fordlie family from?

You can see how Fordlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordlie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Fordlie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fordlie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Fordlie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordlie 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 1 census records available for the last name Fordlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordlie 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 Fordlie. 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 Fordlie. For the veterans among your Fordlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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