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Fornshell Family History

Fornshell Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oshell, Foxwell, Boswell, Oswell, Frizzell, Gorrell, Hounsell

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Where is the Fornshell family from?

You can see how Fornshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornshell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fornshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Fornshell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornshell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fornshell families in 1891.
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What did your Fornshell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornshell. 47% of Fornshell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fornshell women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Pumper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fornshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornshell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Fornshell. 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 214 military records available for the last name Fornshell. For the veterans among your Fornshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornshell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Fornshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fornshell in 1951 was 59, and 29 in 2003.

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