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Forestieri Family History

Forestieri 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: Forestier, Forester, Forster, Fortier, Forrester, Forister, Forstner

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Where is the Forestieri family from?

You can see how Forestieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forestieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Forestieri families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Forestieri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forestieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forestieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forestieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forestieri. 43% of Forestieri 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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Forestieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forestieri 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Forestieri. 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 114 military records available for the last name Forestieri. For the veterans among your Forestieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forestieri lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Forestieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Forestieri in 1964 was 84, and 63 in 2004.

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