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Formel Family History

Formel 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: Hormel, Borel, Forbes, Farmer, Force, Dormer, Forman, Fornes, Forge

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Where is the Formel family from?

You can see how Formel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Formel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Formel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Formel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Formel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formel 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 146 census records available for the last name Formel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formel 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Formel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Formel. For the veterans among your Formel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formel lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Formel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Formel in 1982 was 71, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formel 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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