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Foureman Family History

Foureman 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: Foreman, Fourman, Forman, Furman, Forsman, Houseman, Boreman, Fireman

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Where is the Foureman family from?

You can see how Foureman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foureman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foureman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Foureman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Foureman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foureman 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 Foureman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Foureman. 100% of Foureman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Foureman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Foureman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foureman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Foureman. 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 52 military records available for the last name Foureman. For the veterans among your Foureman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foureman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Foureman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Foureman in 1965 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Foureman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foureman 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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