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Forcella Family History

Forcella Name 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: Formella, Porcella, Portella, Fiscella, Morella, Forsell, Corella

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Where is the Forcella family from?

You can see how Forcella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forcella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Forcella families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forcella's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Forcella families in 1880.
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What did your Forcella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Gaint Fruit Store Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcella. 67% of Forcella men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Forcella women worked as a Gaint Fruit Store Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forcella were Gaint Fruit Store Proprietor and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Gaint Fruit Store Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gaint Fruit Store Proprietor
    60%
  • Typist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Forcella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcella 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Forcella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Forcella. For the veterans among your Forcella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Forcella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Forcella in 1966 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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