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Formin Family History

Formin 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, Firmin, Forkin, Fermin, Fortin, Norman, Gorman, Fortun

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Where is the Formin family from?

You can see how Formin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Formin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Formin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Formin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Formin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formin 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 131 census records available for the last name Formin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Formin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Formin. For the veterans among your Formin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formin lifespan?

Average Formin life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formin 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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