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Forie Family History

Forie 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: Force, Forge, Forte, Forde, Forgie, Borie, Rorie, Morie, Forse, Horie

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Where is the Forie family from?

You can see how Forie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Forie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Forie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forie 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 260 census records available for the last name Forie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forie 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Forie. 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 33 military records available for the last name Forie. For the veterans among your Forie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Forie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forie in 1975 was 75, and 77 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forie 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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