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Forhill Family History

Forhill 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: Coghill, Forsell, Polhill, Orgill, Cohill, Tohill, Morrill, Corkill

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Where is the Forhill family from?

You can see how Forhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forhill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Forhill families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Forhill's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forhill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Forhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forhill 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forhill. 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 military records available for the last name Forhill. For the veterans among your Forhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forhill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forhill 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.

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