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Forword Family History

Forword 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: Forward, Forwood, Horwood, Dorward, Morford, Norwood, Norford, Ford

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You can see how Forword families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forword family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Forword families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Forword's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Forword families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Forword. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forword 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Forword. 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 4 military records available for the last name Forword. For the veterans among your Forword ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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