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Formson Family History

Formson 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: Forson, Fortson, Forman, Forton, Forston, Formoso, Corson, Freson

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Where is the Formson family from?

You can see how Formson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Formson families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there was 1 Formson family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Formson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Formson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Formson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Formson. 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 Formson. For the veterans among your Formson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formson

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