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Forthes Family History

Forthes 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: Fortes, Forbes, Fornes, Cortes, Forte, Fortner, Northey, Fortier

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Where is the Forthes family from?

You can see how Forthes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forthes family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Forthes family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forthes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forthes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Forthes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forthes 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forthes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Forthes. For the veterans among your Forthes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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