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Fohrmann Family History

Fohrmann Surname 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: Mohrmann, Lohrmann, Fehrmann, Dohrmann, Fohrman, Fuhrmann, Forman

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Where is the Fohrmann family from?

You can see how Fohrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fohrmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fohrmann family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohrmann's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fohrmann families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Fohrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohrmann 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Fohrmann. 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 88 military records available for the last name Fohrmann. For the veterans among your Fohrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohrmann lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Fohrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fohrmann in 1988 was 78, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fohrmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohrmann 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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