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Formhals Family History

Formhals 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: Korthals, Forman, Forhan, Goethals, Fordham, Forshaw, Wormald

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Where is the Formhals family from?

You can see how Formhals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formhals family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Formhals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Formhals families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Formhals's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Formhals families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formhals 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 Formhals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Formhals. 42% of Formhals 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
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Formhals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Formhals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formhals 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Formhals. 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 190 military records available for the last name Formhals. For the veterans among your Formhals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formhals lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Formhals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Formhals in 1963 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formhals

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formhals 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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