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Forrie Family History

Forrie 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: Norrie, Corrie, Forgie, Gorrie, Ferrie, Torre, Morris, Force, Ferrier

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Where is the Forrie family from?

You can see how Forrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Forrie families living in Argyll. This was about 85% of all the recorded Forrie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Forrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrie 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 188 census records available for the last name Forrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrie 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Forrie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Forrie. For the veterans among your Forrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrie lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Forrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forrie in 1973 was 87, and 91 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrie 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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