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Fohmer Family History

Fohmer 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: Ohmer, Sohmer, Rohmer, Bohmer, Folmer, Sommer, Homer, Farmer, Dormer

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Where is the Fohmer family from?

You can see how Fohmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fohmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fohmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Fohmer families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fohmer's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fohmer families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fohmer 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 36 census records available for the last name Fohmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohmer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Fohmer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fohmer. For the veterans among your Fohmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohmer lifespan?

Average Fohmer life expectancy in 1979 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fohmer 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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