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Formal Family History

Formal 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: Forman, Fornal, Foral, Norman, Gorman, Dorman, Orman, Farman, Furman

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Where is the Formal family from?

You can see how Formal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Formal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Formal families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Formal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Formal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formal 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 161 census records available for the last name Formal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formal 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Formal. 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 26 military records available for the last name Formal. For the veterans among your Formal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Formal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Formal in 1962 was 36, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formal 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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