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Formara Family History

Formara 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: O'mara, Mortara, Komara, Norman, Omar, Gorman, Dormer, Forman

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Where is the Formara family from?

You can see how Formara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Formara family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Formara's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Formara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formara 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 22 census records available for the last name Formara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formara 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Formara. 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 military records available for the last name Formara. For the veterans among your Formara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Formara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Formara in 1974 was 89, and 94 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formara 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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