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Formisano Family History

Formisano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of various places called Forma from an adjectival form of the placename.

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


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Where is the Formisano family from?

You can see how Formisano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formisano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Formisano families living in New Jersey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Formisano's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Formisano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formisano 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 Formisano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Formisano. 22% of Formisano men worked as a Barber and 100% of Formisano women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Barber
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Buffer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Formisano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Formisano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formisano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Formisano. 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 172 military records available for the last name Formisano. For the veterans among your Formisano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formisano lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Formisano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Formisano in 1956 was 26, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Formisano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formisano 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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