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Forbel Family History

Forbel 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: Forbes, Korbel, Borel, Nobel, Force, Fornes, Sobel, Lobel, Corbeil

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Where is the Forbel family from?

You can see how Forbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Forbel families living in Banffshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forbel's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Forbel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Forbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Forbel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forbel. For the veterans among your Forbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbel lifespan?

Average Forbel life expectancy in 1970 was 93 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 Forbel 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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