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Formant Family History

Formant 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, Norman, Morant, Gorman, Dorman, Orman, Farman, Furman, Foran

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Where is the Formant family from?

You can see how Formant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Formant families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Formant families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Formant's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Formant families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formant 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 47 census records available for the last name Formant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formant 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Formant. 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 8 military records available for the last name Formant. For the veterans among your Formant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formant lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Formant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Formant in 1982 was 89, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formant 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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