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Fomara Family History

Fomara 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: Komara, Omar, Kamara, Kotara, Mara, Pomar, Tomaras, Fara, Fodera

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Where is the Fomara family from?

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

There are 54 census records available for the last name Fomara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomara 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fomara. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fomara. For the veterans among your Fomara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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