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Forrill Family History

Forrill 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: Morrill, Orrill, Ferrill, Gorrell, Orrell, Zorrilla, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Forrill family from?

You can see how Forrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Forrill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Forrill family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Forrill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Forrill families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forrill 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 58 census records available for the last name Forrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Forrill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Forrill. For the veterans among your Forrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forrill lifespan?

Average Forrill life expectancy in 1976 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forrill 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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