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Forelli Family History

Forelli 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: Corelli, Borelli, Morelli, Fiorelli, Torelli, Norelli, Morell

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Where is the Forelli family from?

You can see how Forelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forelli family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Forelli's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Forelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forelli 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 Forelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forelli. 100% of Forelli women worked as a Beautician.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Forelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Forelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forelli 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Forelli. 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 53 military records available for the last name Forelli. For the veterans among your Forelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Forelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Forelli in 1967 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forelli 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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