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Forrell Family History

Forrell 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, Worrell, Correll, Norrell, Farrell, Morrell, Forsell

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Where is the Forrell family from?

You can see how Forrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forrell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Forrell families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forrell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Forrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrell 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 Forrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forrell. 50% of Forrell 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
    50%
  • Barmaid
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    25%

What Forrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrell 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Forrell. 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 154 military records available for the last name Forrell. For the veterans among your Forrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrell lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Forrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forrell in 1989 was 78, and 48 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrell 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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