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Forti Family History

Forti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Forte.

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


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Where is the Forti family from?

You can see how Forti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Forti families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Forti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Forti families in 1911.
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What did your Forti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forti. 42% of Forti men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Forti women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forti were Shipping Clerk and Card Maker.

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    21%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Card Maker
    9%

What Forti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forti 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forti. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forti. For the veterans among your Forti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forti lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Forti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forti in 1956 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forti 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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