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Foremar Family History

Foremar 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, Forman, Forsman, Boreman, Forer, Fireman, Moreman, Foresman

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Where is the Foremar family from?

You can see how Foremar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foremar family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Foremar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Foremar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Foremar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foremar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Foremar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foremar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Foremar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Foremar. For the veterans among your Foremar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foremar lifespan?

Average Foremar life expectancy in 1983 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foremar 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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