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Forrestel Family History

Forrestel 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: Forrestal, Forrester, Forrest, Forrister, Forester, Forster, Corrente

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Where is the Forrestel family from?

You can see how Forrestel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrestel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forrestel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Forrestel families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Forrestel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forrestel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Forrestel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrestel 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Forrestel. 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 101 military records available for the last name Forrestel. For the veterans among your Forrestel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrestel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Forrestel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forrestel in 1964 was 87, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrestel 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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