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Formis Family History

Formis 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: Forbis, Boris, Morris, Forbes, Forman, Norris, Kormos, Fornes, Doris

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Where is the Formis family from?

You can see how Formis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Formis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Formis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Formis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formis 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 48 census records available for the last name Formis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formis 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Formis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Formis. For the veterans among your Formis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Formis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Formis in 1965 was 81, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formis 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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