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Forbell Family History

Forbell 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: Corbell, Forsell, Cornell, Forbes, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbeil, Forberg

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Where is the Forbell family from?

You can see how Forbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Forbell families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Forbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forbell 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 Forbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forbell. 40% of Forbell men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Chauffer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forbell 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Forbell. 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 159 military records available for the last name Forbell. For the veterans among your Forbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forbell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forbell in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forbell 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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