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Formanka Family History

Formanka 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, Formanek, Norman, Frank, Gorman, Franko, Dorman, Orman

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Where is the Formanka family from?

You can see how Formanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formanka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Formanka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Formanka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Formanka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formanka 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 7 census records available for the last name Formanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formanka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Formanka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Formanka. For the veterans among your Formanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formanka lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formanka 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formanka

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