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Formeller Family History

Formeller 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: Formella, Foeller, Feller, Meller, Preller, Kreller, Forsell

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Where is the Formeller family from?

You can see how Formeller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formeller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Formeller family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Formeller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Formeller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formeller 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 did your Formeller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Formeller. 100% of Formeller men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Formeller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Formeller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formeller 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Formeller. 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 61 military records available for the last name Formeller. For the veterans among your Formeller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formeller lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Formeller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Formeller in 1959 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formeller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formeller 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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