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Foremen Family History

Foremen 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: Foreman, Forman, Kremen, Forsman, Boreman, Forren, Boreen, Noreen

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Where is the Foremen family from?

You can see how Foremen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foremen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foremen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Foremen families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Foremen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foremen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foremen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Foremen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foremen. 100% of Foremen men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Foremen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Foremen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foremen 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Foremen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Foremen. For the veterans among your Foremen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foremen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Foremen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Foremen in 1967 was 75, and 74 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foremen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foremen 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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