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Formica Family History

Formica Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): nickname for an active assiduous person from Latin formica ‘ant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Formica family from?

You can see how Formica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formica family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Formica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Formica families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Formica's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Formica families in 1841.
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What did your Formica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Formica. 37% of Formica men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Formica women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Formica were Barber and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Sewing
    18%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

What Formica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Formica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formica 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Formica. 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 857 military records available for the last name Formica. For the veterans among your Formica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formica lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Formica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Formica in 1940 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formica 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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