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Fornari Family History

Fornari Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Fornaro.

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


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Where is the Fornari family from?

You can see how Fornari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fornari families living in Massachusetts. This was about 15% of all the recorded Fornari's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Fornari families in 1920.
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What did your Fornari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewer and Hand Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornari. 43% of Fornari men worked as a Sewer and 50% of Fornari women worked as a Hand Sewing. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fornari were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Sewer
    43%
  • Owner
    29%
  • Miner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Sewing
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Fornari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Fornari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornari 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Fornari. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fornari. For the veterans among your Fornari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornari lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fornari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fornari in 1963 was 65, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornari 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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