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Forcell Family History

Forcell 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: Forsell, Cornell, Force, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbell, Purcell, Farnell

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Where is the Forcell family from?

You can see how Forcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Forcell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Forcell family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forcell's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Forcell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forcell 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 Forcell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcell. 100% of Forcell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Forcell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Forcell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Forcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Forcell. 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 26 military records available for the last name Forcell. For the veterans among your Forcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Forcell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Forcell in 1967 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forcell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forcell 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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