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Forfitt Family History

Forfitt 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: Morfitt, Parfitt, Moffitt, Porritt, Corbitt, Forrest, Fort, Corbett

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Where is the Forfitt family from?

You can see how Forfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forfitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Forfitt families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Forfitt's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Forfitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forfitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forfitt. 100% of Forfitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Forfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfitt 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Forfitt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Forfitt. For the veterans among your Forfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forfitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forfitt 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 Forfitt

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