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Forfar Family History

Forfar Name Meaning

from Forfar (Angus). The ancient place-name is difficult but may consist of the Gaelic prefix for- ‘above’ or ‘big’ perhaps ‘projecting’ + farr ‘post prop’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Forman, Foran, Farrar, Farfan, Forhan, Furfaro, Forner, Forer

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Where is the Forfar family from?

You can see how Forfar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forfar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forfar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 4 Forfar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forfar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forfar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forfar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forfar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Forfar. 100% of Forfar men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Forfar women worked as a Housekeeping. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeping
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forfar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfar 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Forfar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Forfar. For the veterans among your Forfar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forfar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Forfar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forfar in 1971 was 65, and 100 in 2004.

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