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Forsell Family History

Forsell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fors ‘waterfall’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. The original humanistic form of the surname Forselius is still common in Sweden.

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


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

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Where is the Forsell family from?

You can see how Forsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Forsell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Forsell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Forsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forsell. 100% of Forsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Forsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forsell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Forsell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Forsell. For the veterans among your Forsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forsell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Forsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Forsell in 1958 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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