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Fourhman Family History

Fourhman 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: Fourman, Forman, Furman, Forhan, Doughman, Boughman, Forsman

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Where is the Fourhman family from?

You can see how Fourhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fourhman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fourhman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fourhman families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fourhman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fourhman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fourhman 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 Fourhman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fourhman. 43% of Fourhman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fourhman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Fourhman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Fourhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fourhman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fourhman. 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 71 military records available for the last name Fourhman. For the veterans among your Fourhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fourhman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fourhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Fourhman in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fourhman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fourhman 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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