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Fedora Family History

Fedora Surname Meaning

Ukrainian Czech and Slovak: from the female personal name Fedora an equivalent of Theodora (see Theodore).

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


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Where is the Fedora family from?

You can see how Fedora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedora family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Fedora families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Fedora's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fedora families in 1911.
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What did your Fedora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedora. 21% of Fedora men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fedora women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedora were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fedora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedora 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Fedora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Fedora. For the veterans among your Fedora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedora lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fedora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fedora in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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