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Foroythe Family History

Foroythe 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: Forsythe, Forsyth, Forte, Dorothy, Foote, Forth, Forseth, Rothe

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Where is the Foroythe family from?

You can see how Foroythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foroythe family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Foroythe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Foroythe family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foroythe's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Foroythe families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Foroythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foroythe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Foroythe. 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 Foroythe. For the veterans among your Foroythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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