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Formoe Family History

Formoe 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: Formo, Force, Forman, Kormos, Forge, Forte, Forde, Orme, Forson

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Where is the Formoe family from?

You can see how Formoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formoe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Formoe families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Formoe families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Formoe's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Formoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Formoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formoe 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 Formoe. 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 46 military records available for the last name Formoe. For the veterans among your Formoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formoe lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Formoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Formoe in 1947 was 49, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Formoe 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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