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Fomby Family History

Fomby Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Formby.

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


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Where is the Fomby family from?

You can see how Fomby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fomby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fomby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fomby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fomby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fomby families in 1911.
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What did your Fomby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fomby. 36% of Fomby men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Fomby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fomby were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Weaver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

What Fomby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fomby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fomby 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Fomby. 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 611 military records available for the last name Fomby. For the veterans among your Fomby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fomby lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fomby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fomby in 1945 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

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