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Forlenza Family History

Forlenza Surname Meaning

Italian: metathesized form of Florenza from a variant of Fiorenza.

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


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Where is the Forlenza family from?

You can see how Forlenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forlenza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forlenza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Forlenza families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Forlenza's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Forlenza families in 1871.
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What did your Forlenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forlenza. 22% of Forlenza men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Forlenza women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forlenza were New Worker and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Mason
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Forlenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Forlenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forlenza 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Forlenza. 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 332 military records available for the last name Forlenza. For the veterans among your Forlenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forlenza lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Forlenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forlenza in 1952 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forlenza 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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