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Forvilly Family History

Forvilly 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: Norville, Monville, Douville, Zorrilla, Tourville, O'reilly, Carville

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Where is the Forvilly family from?

You can see how Forvilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forvilly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forvilly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Forvilly families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Forvilly's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Forvilly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forvilly 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 83 census records available for the last name Forvilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forvilly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Forvilly. 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 75 military records available for the last name Forvilly. For the veterans among your Forvilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forvilly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Forvilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Forvilly in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forvilly 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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