Forthier Family History

Forthier Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Fortier, Portier, Mortier, Fortner, Gonthier, Pothier, Routhier, Forcier, Ponthier, Porter

546 record(s) for Forthier

218	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
30	Immigration Records
235	Census and Voter Lists
58	Member Trees

Where is the Forthier family from?

You can see how Forthier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forthier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Forthier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Forthier family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Forthier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forthier families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forthier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forthier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forthier.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Cultivateur

60%

Journalier

40%

What Forthier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 235 census records available for the last name Forthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forthier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Forthier. 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.

Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Forthier. For the veterans among your Forthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Forthier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forthier 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.