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Forler Family History

Forler 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: Forner, Fowler, Fogler, Forer, Forker, Farler, Fosler, Forrer, Porter

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Where is the Forler family from?

You can see how Forler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 72 Forler families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Forler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forler families in 1911.
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What did your Forler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Forler. 50% of Forler 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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manufacturer
    17%
  • Musician
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Forler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forler 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Forler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 586 military records available for the last name Forler. For the veterans among your Forler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forler in 1964 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

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