Forsell Family History

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Forsell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fors ‘waterfall’ + -ell, a common suffix of Swedish surnames taken from the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bursell, Torell, Rosell, Norell, Nordell, Thorsell, Norrell, Cornell

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Forsell Family Origin

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Forsell Family Occupations

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forsell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Independent Lady

    20%

  • Lambswool Spinner

    20%

  • Retired Farmer

    20%

  • Shoe Finisher

    20%

In 1881, the most common Forsell occupation in the UK was Independent Lady. 20% of Forsell's were Independent Ladys. A less common occupation for the Forsell family was Shoe Finisher. Independent Lady, Lambswool Spinner and Retired Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Forsell.

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Forsell Historical Records

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Forsell Life Expectancy

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