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Forwinkle Family History

Forwinkle 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: Finkle, Winkle, Trinkle, Wrinkle, Frankle, Garfinkle, Sprinkle

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Where is the Forwinkle family from?

You can see how Forwinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwinkle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forwinkle families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forwinkle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Forwinkle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwinkle 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 25 census records available for the last name Forwinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwinkle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Forwinkle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Forwinkle. For the veterans among your Forwinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwinkle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Forwinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Forwinkle in 1980 was 72, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwinkle 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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