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Forthal Family History

Forthal 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: Portal, Forhan, Fordham, Forth, Forshaw, Northam, Wortham, Korthals

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Where is the Forthal family from?

You can see how Forthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forthal family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Forthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forthal 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 23 census records available for the last name Forthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forthal 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Forthal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forthal. For the veterans among your Forthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forthal lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Forthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Forthal in 1972 was 74, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forthal 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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