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Fomen Family History

Fomen 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: Domen, Homen, Foden, Foren, Foxen, Lomen, Nolen, Homer, Boden, Forman

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Where is the Fomen family from?

You can see how Fomen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fomen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Fomen family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Fomen's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Fomen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fomen 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 68 census records available for the last name Fomen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fomen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fomen. For the veterans among your Fomen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Fomen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fomen in 1976 was 86, and 73 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fomen 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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