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Formen Family History

Formen 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, Forren, Foren, Norman, Farren, Forbes, Norden, Farmer, Gorman

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Where is the Formen family from?

You can see how Formen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Formen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Formen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Formen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Formen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Formen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Formen. 34% of Formen men worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Elevator Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Formen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Formen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formen 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Formen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Formen. For the veterans among your Formen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Formen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Formen in 1978 was 89, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formen 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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