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Forwell Family History

Forwell Surname Meaning

see Farwell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Forwell family from?

You can see how Forwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Forwell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forwell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Forwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forwell. 100% of Forwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Forwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwell 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Forwell. 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 88 military records available for the last name Forwell. For the veterans among your Forwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Forwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forwell in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwell 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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