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Sforza Family History

Sforza Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from a variant of forza ‘force strength’ with prosthetic S-.

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


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Where is the Sforza family from?

You can see how Sforza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sforza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sforza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Sforza families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sforza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sforza families in 1920.
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What did your Sforza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sforza. 14% of Sforza men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sforza women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sforza were Stone Mason and Machine Oper.

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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
    14%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Iceman
    10%
  • Stone Mason
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Machine Oper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sforza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sforza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sforza. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sforza. For the veterans among your Sforza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sforza lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sforza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sforza in 1946 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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