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Formstone Family History

Formstone Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Formstone family from?

You can see how Formstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Formstone families living in Cheshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Formstone's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Formstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formstone 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 Formstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Formstone. 50% of Formstone men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Formstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Formstone were Coal Hewer (below) H W and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Coal Hewer (below) H W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • House Wife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Formstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formstone 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Formstone. 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 107 military records available for the last name Formstone. For the veterans among your Formstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formstone lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formstone 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formstone

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