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Forcelles Family History

Forcelles 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: Marcelle, Forsell, Barcellos, Formella, Lascelles, Porcello, Porcella

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Where is the Forcelles family from?

You can see how Forcelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcelles family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Forcelles family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcelles's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forcelles families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Forcelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcelles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forcelles. 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 Forcelles. For the veterans among your Forcelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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