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Foreler Family History

Foreler 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: Forster, Freer, Freier, Fortner, Boteler, Foraker, Fortier, Forner

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Where is the Foreler family from?

You can see how Foreler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foreler family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Foreler families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Foreler's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Foreler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foreler 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 94 census records available for the last name Foreler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foreler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Foreler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Foreler. For the veterans among your Foreler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foreler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foreler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foreler

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