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Forchetti Family History

Forchetti Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fischetti, Marchetti, Moschetti, Ronchetti, Boschetti, Fiaschetti

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Where is the Forchetti family from?

You can see how Forchetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forchetti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Forchetti families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Forchetti's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Forchetti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forchetti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Forchetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forchetti. 100% of Forchetti men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Forchetti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Forchetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchetti 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Forchetti. 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 66 military records available for the last name Forchetti. For the veterans among your Forchetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchetti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Forchetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forchetti in 1963 was 69, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forchetti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchetti 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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