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Fourman Name Meaning

English: variant of Forman 1 and

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Furman, Forman, Foreman, Shurman, Surman, Boarman, Fairman, Corman

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Where is the Fourman family from?

You can see how Fourman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fourman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fourman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fourman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fourman families in 1891.
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What did your Fourman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fourman. 50% of Fourman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fourman women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fourman were Operator and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fourman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourman 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Fourman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 414 military records available for the last name Fourman. For the veterans among your Fourman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fourman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fourman in 1962 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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