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Forstel Family History

Forstel Name 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: Forster, Borstel, Postel, Forte, Foster, Forst, Forston, Forsey

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Where is the Forstel family from?

You can see how Forstel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forstel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Forstel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Forstel families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Forstel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forstel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forstel 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 Forstel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forstel. 100% of Forstel men worked as a Contractor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Contractor
    100%
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What Forstel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Forstel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forstel 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Forstel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 230 military records available for the last name Forstel. For the veterans among your Forstel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forstel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Forstel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forstel in 1967 was 69, and 84 in 1990.

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