Formas Family History

Formas 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: Forman, Norman, Forbes, Gorman, Dorman, Orman, Farman, Kormos, Farkas, Fornes

660	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
25	Military Records
75	Immigration Records
143	Census and Voter Lists
143	Member Trees

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Where is the Formas family from?

You can see how Formas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Formas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Formas family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Formas's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Formas families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formas 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 Formas family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 143 census records available for the last name Formas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Formas. 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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Military Records

There are 25 military records available for the last name Formas. For the veterans among your Formas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Formas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Formas in 1966 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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Formas Surname Meaning

Where is the Formas family from?

What Formas family records will you find?

What is the average Formas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Formas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Formas in 1966 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

Formas Family History

Formas Surname Meaning

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Where is the Formas family from?

What Formas family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Formas lifespan?

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Formas Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Formas

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Where is the Formas family from?

What Formas family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Formas family history

What is the average Formas lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Formas family tree

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