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Forristal Family History

Forristal Surname Meaning

see Forrestal.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forristal family from?

You can see how Forristal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forristal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forristal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Forristal family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forristal's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Forristal families in 1891.
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What did your Forristal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forristal. 100% of Forristal men worked as a Minister Of Religion and 100% of Forristal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Minister Of Religion
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Forristal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forristal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forristal 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Forristal. 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 201 military records available for the last name Forristal. For the veterans among your Forristal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forristal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Forristal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Forristal in 1963 was 82, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forristal 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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