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Forshall Family History

Forshall 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: Marshall, Voshall, Horsfall, Parshall, Forshaw, Forsell, Forshay

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Where is the Forshall family from?

You can see how Forshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forshall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forshall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Forshall families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Forshall's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Forshall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forshall 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 Forshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forshall. 100% of Forshall 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%

What Forshall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Forshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forshall 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Forshall. 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 35 military records available for the last name Forshall. For the veterans among your Forshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forshall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Forshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Forshall in 1971 was 83, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forshall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forshall 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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