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You can see how Fornby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Fornby families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fornby's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Fornby families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Fornby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Fornby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Fornby. For the veterans among your Fornby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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