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Fomin Family History

Fomin Surname Meaning

Russian: patronymic from the personal name Foma an equivalent of Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fomin family from?

You can see how Fomin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fomin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Fomin families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fomin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fomin families in 1891.
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What did your Fomin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fomin. 60% of Fomin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Fomin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomin 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Fomin. 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 54 military records available for the last name Fomin. For the veterans among your Fomin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fomin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fomin in 1958 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fomin 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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