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Forminsky Family History

Forminsky 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: Cominsky, Kominsky, Minsky, Dominski, Kozminski, Dolinsky, Dorminy

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Where is the Forminsky family from?

You can see how Forminsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forminsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Forminsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Forminsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Forminsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forminsky 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 Forminsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Forminsky. 100% of Forminsky men worked as a Master Tailor.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

What Forminsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Forminsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forminsky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Forminsky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Forminsky. For the veterans among your Forminsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forminsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Forminsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Forminsky in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forminsky 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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