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Forl Family History

Forl 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: Ford, Fort, Fohl, Worl, Fors, Fork, Foil, Corl, Fore, Foral

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Where is the Forl family from?

You can see how Forl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Forl families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Forl's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forl 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 Forl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forl. 100% of Forl women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Forl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forl 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Forl. 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 23 military records available for the last name Forl. For the veterans among your Forl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forl 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forl

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