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Forrman Family History

Forrman 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, Forsman, Foreman, Fohrman, Fourman, Fortman, Norman, Gorman

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Where is the Forrman family from?

You can see how Forrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forrman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Forrman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Forrman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forrman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Forrman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Forrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forrman 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Forrman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Forrman. For the veterans among your Forrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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