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Forestal Family History

Forestal Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Forrestal. Haitian: variant of Florestal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forestal family from?

You can see how Forestal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forestal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forestal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Forestal families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forestal's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Forestal families in 1891.
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What did your Forestal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forestal. 50% of Forestal 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
    50%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

What Forestal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forestal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forestal 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Forestal. 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 233 military records available for the last name Forestal. For the veterans among your Forestal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forestal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forestal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Forestal in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forestal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forestal 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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