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Formaneck Family History

Formaneck 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: Formanek, Furmanek, Forman, Tomanek, Franek, Forbeck, Kormanik

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Where is the Formaneck family from?

You can see how Formaneck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formaneck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Formaneck families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Formaneck's in USA. California had the highest population of Formaneck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formaneck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Formaneck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Formaneck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formaneck 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Formaneck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Formaneck. For the veterans among your Formaneck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formaneck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Formaneck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Formaneck in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formaneck 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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