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Form Family History

Form 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: Ford, Fort, Farm, Fors, Fork, Worm, Ferm, Fore, Formo, Horn

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Where is the Form family from?

You can see how Form families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Form family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Form families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Form family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Form's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Form families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Form 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 Form ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Form. 72% of Form 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
    72%
  • Shop Assistant
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Form. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Form 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Form. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Form. For the veterans among your Form ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Form lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Form life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Form in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Form 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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