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Fornell Family History

Fornell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Furneaux or a nickname from Middle English fornel ‘small oven or furnace’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fornell family from?

You can see how Fornell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fornell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fornell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fornell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fornell families in 1891.
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What did your Fornell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fornell. 100% of Fornell 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Fornell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornell 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Fornell. 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 231 military records available for the last name Fornell. For the veterans among your Fornell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fornell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fornell in 1961 was 34, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornell 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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