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Foms Family History

Foms 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: Foss, Fors, Fons, Ooms, Toms, Foos, Ross, Kos, Moss, Fox

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Where is the Foms family from?

You can see how Foms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foms family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Foms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Foms families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Foms's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Foms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foms 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 93 census records available for the last name Foms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foms 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Foms. 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 44 military records available for the last name Foms. For the veterans among your Foms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foms 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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