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Forstl Family History

Forstl 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: Forst, Forster, Fort, Borst, Horst, Forte, Dorst, Borstel, Foret

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Where is the Forstl family from?

You can see how Forstl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forstl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Forstl families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forstl's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forstl families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Forstl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstl 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Forstl. 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 352 military records available for the last name Forstl. For the veterans among your Forstl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Forstl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forstl in 1967 was 79, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forstl 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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