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Forti Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Forte, a continuation of Late Latin Fortis (fortis ‘brave’, ‘strong’), a name chosen by early Christians as a symbol of moral strength and steadfastness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Forte, Fort, Forni, Foti, Fortes, Forth, Corti, Marti, Fonte, Ortiz

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Forti Family Origin

Where is the Forti family from?

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You can see how Forti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forti family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Forti families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Forti families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Forti's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Forti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Forti Family Occupations

What did your Forti ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Forti occupation in Canada was Midica. 50% of Forti's were Midicas. Midica and Rentier were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Forti.

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  • Midica

    50%

  • Rentier

    50%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forti ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Forti Historical Records

What Forti family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Forti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forti census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Forti. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Forti. For the veterans among your Forti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Forti Life Expectancy

What is the average Forti lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Forti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forti in 1956 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forti ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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