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Fomlinson Family History

Fomlinson 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: Tomlinson, Tomkinson, Rollinson, Thomlinson, Collinson, Tumlinson

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Where is the Fomlinson family from?

You can see how Fomlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomlinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fomlinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Fomlinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fomlinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fomlinson families in 1891.
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What did your Fomlinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fomlinson. 100% of Fomlinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Fomlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomlinson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Fomlinson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fomlinson. For the veterans among your Fomlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomlinson lifespan?

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