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Von Forell Family History

Von Forell Surname 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: Van Doren, Van Dell, Norell, Von Feldt, Hollowell, Bottrell, Bonfield

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Von Forell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Forell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Von Forell. 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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There are 183 military records available for the last name Von Forell. For the veterans among your Von Forell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Von Forell life expectancy in 1994 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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