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Forral Family History

Forral 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: Corral, Fornal, Foral, Forman, Borra, Porras, Koral, Foran, Farrar

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Where is the Forral family from?

You can see how Forral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forral family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Forral families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Forral's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Forral families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forral 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 57 census records available for the last name Forral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forral 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Forral. 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 10 military records available for the last name Forral. For the veterans among your Forral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forral lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Forral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Forral in 1968 was 80, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forral 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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