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Forfeitt Family History

Forfeitt 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: Morfitt, Forrest, Parfitt, Corbett, Foskett, Follett, Foret, Frett

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Where is the Forfeitt family from?

You can see how Forfeitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forfeitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Forfeitt family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forfeitt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Forfeitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Forfeitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forfeitt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Forfeitt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forfeitt. For the veterans among your Forfeitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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