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Forisky Family History

Forisky 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: Foisy, Frisby, Forsey, Morosky, Sarisky, Brisky, Friske, Frisk

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Where is the Forisky family from?

You can see how Forisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forisky family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Forisky families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Forisky families living in West Lothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forisky's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Forisky families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Forisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forisky 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forisky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forisky. For the veterans among your Forisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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