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Forhman Family History

Forhman 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, Forhan, Forsman, Foreman, Forthman, Fortman, Norman, Gorman

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Where is the Forhman family from?

You can see how Forhman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forhman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Forhman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Forhman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Forhman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Forhman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forhman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forhman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Forhman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Forhman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forhman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Forhman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forhman. For the veterans among your Forhman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forhman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Forhman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Forhman in 1987 was 89, and 82 in 1991.

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