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Formenti Family History

Formenti 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: Sorrenti, Firment, Norment, Correnti, Armenti, Forrest, Forman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formenti 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 Formenti ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stonecutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Formenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formenti 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Formenti. 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 32 military records available for the last name Formenti. For the veterans among your Formenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formenti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Formenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Formenti in 1966 was 66, and 50 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formenti 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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