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Formanek Name Meaning

Czech (Formánek): from a diminutive of Forman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Furmanek, Forman, Baranek, Horacek, Furman, Komarek, Burianek

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Where is the Formanek family from?

You can see how Formanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formanek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Formanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Formanek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Formanek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Formanek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Formanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Formanek. 100% of Formanek 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Formanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formanek 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Formanek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Formanek. For the veterans among your Formanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formanek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Formanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Formanek in 1959 was 50, and 43 in 2004.

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