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Fournelle Family History

Fournelle 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: Cornell, Farnell, Tourville, Courville, Forsell, Boutelle, Cornella

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Where is the Fournelle family from?

You can see how Fournelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fournelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fournelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Fournelle families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fournelle's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fournelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fournelle 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 Fournelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fournelle. 32% of Fournelle men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Commis
    19%
  • Marchande
    13%

What Fournelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fournelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fournelle 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fournelle. 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 67 military records available for the last name Fournelle. For the veterans among your Fournelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fournelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fournelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fournelle in 1965 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fournelle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fournelle 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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