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Forcelli Family History

Forcelli 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: Porcelli, Circelli, Forsell, Corelli, Portelli, Formella, Ferrelli

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Where is the Forcelli family from?

You can see how Forcelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forcelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forcelli family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Forcelli's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Forcelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forcelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forcelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forcelli. 100% of Forcelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Forcelli women worked as a Housework. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Forcelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Forcelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forcelli 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Forcelli. 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 47 military records available for the last name Forcelli. For the veterans among your Forcelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forcelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Forcelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Forcelli in 1966 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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