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Forchia Family History

Forchia 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: Torchia, Porchia, Forcina, Forcht, Norcia, Forsha, Force, Coccia

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Where is the Forchia family from?

You can see how Forchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forchia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forchia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Forchia family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Forchia's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Forchia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forchia 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 Forchia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Forchia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Forchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forchia 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Forchia. 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 11 military records available for the last name Forchia. For the veterans among your Forchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forchia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Forchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forchia in 1967 was 76, and 76 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forchia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forchia 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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