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Forknell Family History

Forknell Surname Meaning

see Forknall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Forknell family from?

You can see how Forknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forknell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Forknell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Forknell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forknell families in 1891.
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What did your Forknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forknell. 100% of Forknell men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 84% of Forknell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    17%

What Forknell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Forknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forknell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Forknell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forknell. For the veterans among your Forknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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