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Forkster Family History

Forkster 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: Forster, Forister, Forester, Foster, Forestier, Forrester, Forrister

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Where is the Forkster family from?

You can see how Forkster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forkster family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Forkster families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forkster's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Forkster families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Forkster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forkster 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 Forkster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Forkster. For the veterans among your Forkster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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