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Forlini Name Meaning

Italian: perhaps a habitational name from Forlì in Emilia Romagna.

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


Similar surnames: Fortini, Orsini, Carlini, Molini, Forino, Morini, Folino, Forni

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Where is the Forlini family from?

You can see how Forlini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlini family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Forlini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forlini families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Forlini's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forlini families in 1920.
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What did your Forlini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forlini. 44% of Forlini men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Forlini women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forlini were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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
    44%
  • Bricklayer
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Forlini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlini 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Forlini. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Forlini. For the veterans among your Forlini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forlini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forlini in 1963 was 77, and 63 in 2004.

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