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Fohrmeister Family History

Fohrmeister 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: Fuhrmeister, Wehrmeister, Hofmeister, Burmeister, Hameister

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Fohrmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fohrmeister 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fohrmeister. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Fohrmeister. For the veterans among your Fohrmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fohrmeister lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Fohrmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fohrmeister in 1972 was 73, and 90 in 1998.

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