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Forni Family History

Forni Surname Meaning

Italian: from forno ‘oven’ Late Latin furnus hence an occupational name for a baker.

A topographic name for someone who lived near a bread oven or a habitational name from any of numerous minor places called with this word.

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


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Where is the Forni family from?

You can see how Forni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Forni families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Forni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forni families in 1891.
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What did your Forni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Asphalt Layer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forni. 100% of Forni men worked as an Asphalt Layer and 100% of Forni women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Asphalt Layer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forni. 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 844 military records available for the last name Forni. For the veterans among your Forni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forni lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Forni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Forni in 1941 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forni 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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