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Formont Family History

Formont 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, Ormond, Forson, Forton, Formoso, Fremont, Formosa, Firment

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Where is the Formont family from?

You can see how Formont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formont family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Formont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Formont family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Formont's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Formont families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formont 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 Formont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Formont. 50% of Formont men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Formont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Formont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formont 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Formont. 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 72 military records available for the last name Formont. For the veterans among your Formont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formont lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Formont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Formont in 1967 was 71, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formont 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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