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Forma Family History

Forma 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: Forman, Torma, Formo, Norman, Ford, Mora, Gorman, Force, Fort, Bora

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Where is the Forma family from?

You can see how Forma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Forma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Forma families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Forma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Forma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forma 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 Forma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forma. 34% of Forma men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Forma women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forma were New Worker and Bench Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Bench Work
    40%

What Forma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Forma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forma 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Forma. 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 76 military records available for the last name Forma. For the veterans among your Forma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forma lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Forma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Forma in 1956 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forma 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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