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Forssell Family History

Forssell 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: Forsell, Fussell, Rossell, Worstell, Frissell, Roussell, Fornshell

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Where is the Forssell family from?

You can see how Forssell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forssell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forssell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Forssell families living in Minnesota. This was about 13% of all the recorded Forssell's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Forssell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forssell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forssell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forssell. 30% of Forssell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Minister
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Forssell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forssell 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Forssell. 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 157 military records available for the last name Forssell. For the veterans among your Forssell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forssell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Forssell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Forssell in 1960 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

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