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Forfie Family History

Forfie 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: Forgie, Force, Forge, Forte, Norrie, Forde, Corrie, Forni, Forkin

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Where is the Forfie family from?

You can see how Forfie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forfie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forfie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Forfie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forfie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Forfie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Forfie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfie 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 Forfie. 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 Forfie. For the veterans among your Forfie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forfie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forfie 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 Forfie

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