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Forristall Family History

Forristall Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Forrestal.

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


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Where is the Forristall family from?

You can see how Forristall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forristall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Forristall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Forristall families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Forristall's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Forristall families in 1911.
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What did your Forristall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forristall. 50% of Forristall men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Forristall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forristall were Police Officer and Servant.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Police Officer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Forristall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forristall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forristall 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Forristall. 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 463 military records available for the last name Forristall. For the veterans among your Forristall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forristall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forristall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forristall in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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