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Forcelle Family History

Forcelle 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: Marcelle, Forsell, Formella, Porcello, Porcella, Porcelli, Sorelle

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Where is the Forcelle family from?

You can see how Forcelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forcelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Forcelle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Forcelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forcelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forcelle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Forcelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcelle 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Forcelle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forcelle. For the veterans among your Forcelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcelle lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Forcelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Forcelle in 1972 was 26, and 80 in 1998.

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