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Forell Family History

Forell 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: Morell, Torell, Korell, Forsell, Norell, Orell, Foell, Sorell, Corell

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Where is the Forell family from?

You can see how Forell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Forell families living in Middlesex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Forell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Forell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forell 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 Forell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forell. 54% of Forell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Forell women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Assembler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Forell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forell 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Forell. 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 Forell. For the veterans among your Forell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Forell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forell in 1944 was 26, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forell 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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