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Forti Family History

Forti Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Forte, Fort, Forni, Foti, Fortes, Forth, Corti, Marti, Fonte, Ortiz

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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 1861 there was 1 Forti family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Forti's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Forti families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Alien Seeking Occupat and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forti. 100% of Forti men worked as an Alien Seeking Occupat and 100% of Forti women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Alien Seeking Occupat
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 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 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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