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Forema Family History

Forema 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: Foreman, Forman, Orem, Fodera, Morena, Foret, Morera, Forest, Forsman

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Where is the Forema family from?

You can see how Forema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Forema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Forema family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Forema's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Forema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forema 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 414 census records available for the last name Forema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forema 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Forema. 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 6 military records available for the last name Forema. For the veterans among your Forema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forema lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Forema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Forema in 1987 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forema 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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