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Forcina Family History

Forcina Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Italian forcina ‘fork’.

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


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Where is the Forcina family from?

You can see how Forcina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forcina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forcina families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forcina's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Forcina families in 1920.
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What did your Forcina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundry were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcina. 56% of Forcina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Forcina women worked as a Laundry. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forcina were Salesman and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Fruit Vegolaber
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Packer
    34%

What Forcina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Forcina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcina 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Forcina. 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 78 military records available for the last name Forcina. For the veterans among your Forcina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcina lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Forcina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forcina in 1945 was 21, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forcina ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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