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Foman Family History

Foman Name 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: Forman, Roman, Oman, Doman, Foran, Goman, Homan, Froman, Boman, Toman

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Where is the Foman family from?

You can see how Foman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Foman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Foman families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Foman's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Foman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foman 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 Foman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foman. 37% of Foman men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Foman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Foman were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Laundress
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Foman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foman 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Foman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Foman. For the veterans among your Foman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Foman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Foman in 1966 was 65, and 79 in 2002.

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