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Fohrell Family History

Fohrell 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: Gorrell, Orrell, Morell, Worrell, Correll, Torell, Korell, Foxwell

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Where is the Fohrell family from?

You can see how Fohrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohrell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fohrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fohrell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohrell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fohrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fohrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fohrell. 100% of Fohrell women worked as a Part Owner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Part Owner
    100%

What Fohrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Fohrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohrell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fohrell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fohrell. For the veterans among your Fohrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohrell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Fohrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fohrell in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fohrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohrell 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.

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