Origins of the Forland surname
About the Forlands
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Interesting facts about Forland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Forlands most likely to marry?
Underles
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Our tell us which families married Forlands.
What are the most common Forland first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Forlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forlands in 1921
Milliner
2
Weaver
2
Worsted Power Loom Weaver
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Forlands in 1921
Clothier
2
Farm Labourer
2
Ice Cream Vendor
2
Agricultural Machine Maker
1
Builder
1
