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Origins of the Forman surname

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About the Formans

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Where do most Formans live?

In 1921, most Formans lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Formans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 14,300 records for the Forman surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Formans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Formans.

What are the most common Forman first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Formans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Formans in 1921
Dressmaker

46

House Servant

34

Domestic Servant

33

General Servant Domestic

33

Housekeeper

30

Common Male occupations for Formans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

78

Farmer

61

Fisherman

59

Baker

35

General Labourer

35

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