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Forvily Family History

Forvily 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: Lovely, Forino, Forney, Normile, Forni, Forkin, Cornely, Foisy

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Where is the Forvily family from?

You can see how Forvily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forvily family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Forvily family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Forvily's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Forvily families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forvily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Forvily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forvily 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forvily. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forvily. For the veterans among your Forvily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forvily lifespan?

Average Forvily life expectancy in 1981 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forvily 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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