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Forknel Family History

Forknel 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: Forkner, Fornes, Coronel, Fortner, Forney, Forner, Fortney, Forker

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Where is the Forknel family from?

You can see how Forknel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forknel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Forknel families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forknel's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Forknel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Forknel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forknel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forknel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Forknel. For the veterans among your Forknel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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