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Formley Family History

Formley 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: Wormley, Gormley, Worsley, Folley, Morley, Wortley, Horsley, Farley

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Where is the Formley family from?

You can see how Formley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Formley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Formley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Formley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Formley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formley 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 125 census records available for the last name Formley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Formley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Formley. For the veterans among your Formley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Formley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Formley in 1965 was 73, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formley 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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