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Fopma Family History

Fopma 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: Popma, Forman, Cosma, Toma, Fonda, Kozma, Roma, Popa, Kopa, Poma

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Where is the Fopma family from?

You can see how Fopma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fopma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fopma family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fopma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fopma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fopma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fopma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fopma. 100% of Fopma men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fopma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Fopma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fopma 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Fopma. 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 38 military records available for the last name Fopma. For the veterans among your Fopma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fopma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fopma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fopma in 1965 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fopma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fopma 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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