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Forlano Family History

Forlano Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Furlan.

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


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Where is the Forlano family from?

You can see how Forlano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlano family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Forlano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Forlano families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlano's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Forlano families in 1851.
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What did your Forlano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forlano. 21% of Forlano men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Forlano women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forlano were Clerk and Iron Presser.

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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
    21%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Millhand
    20%
  • Comptometer
    20%
  • Iron Presser
    20%

What Forlano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Forlano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlano 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Forlano. 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 243 military records available for the last name Forlano. For the veterans among your Forlano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlano lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Forlano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forlano in 1951 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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