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Foorman Family History

Foorman Name 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, Moorman, Florman, Footman, Poorman, Fohrman, Fourman, Boorman

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Where is the Foorman family from?

You can see how Foorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foorman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Foorman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Foorman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Foorman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foorman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foorman. 54% of Foorman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Foorman women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Foorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foorman 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Foorman. 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 93 military records available for the last name Foorman. For the veterans among your Foorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foorman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Foorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Foorman in 1972 was 84, and 80 in 2003.

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