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Forcia Family History

Forcia 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: Forcina, Norcia, Force, Coccia, Barcia, Garcia, Forni, Forkin, Forgie

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Where is the Forcia family from?

You can see how Forcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forcia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Forcia families living in Connecticut. This was about 86% of all the recorded Forcia's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Forcia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forcia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forcia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Forcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcia 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Forcia. 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 53 military records available for the last name Forcia. For the veterans among your Forcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Forcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Forcia in 1965 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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