Origins of the Forknall surname
About the Forknalls
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Interesting facts about Forknall
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forknall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
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Our tell us which families married Forknalls.
What are the most common Forknall first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Alice
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Common jobs for Forknalls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forknalls in 1921
Shoe Machinist
6
Boot Machinist
3
Brush Maker
3
Charwoman
3
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Forknalls in 1921
Shoe Finisher
7
Carpenter
5
Shoe Maker
5
Shoe Rivetter
5
Engineer
4
