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Fomous Family History

Fomous 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: Fotos, Forbus, Fogus, Fooks, Foots, Foos, Moss, Roos, Amos, Forbes

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Where is the Fomous family from?

You can see how Fomous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fomous family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fomous's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fomous families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Fomous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomous 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fomous. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fomous. For the veterans among your Fomous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomous lifespan?

Average Fomous life expectancy in 2001 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fomous 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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