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Forta Family History

Forta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fort, Forte, Porta, Dorta, Forti, Forth, Horta, Orta, Folta, Fortna

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Where is the Forta family from?

You can see how Forta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Forta families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Forta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Forta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forta. 67% of Forta men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Forta women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forta were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Forta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Forta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forta 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Forta. 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 28 military records available for the last name Forta. For the veterans among your Forta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Forta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Forta in 1966 was 76, and 72 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forta 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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