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Foda Family History

Foda 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: Boda, Oda, Toda, Goda, Roda, Fonda, Soda, Noda, Coda, Koda

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Where is the Foda family from?

You can see how Foda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Foda families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Foda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foda 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 199 census records available for the last name Foda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foda 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Foda. 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 11 military records available for the last name Foda. For the veterans among your Foda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foda lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Foda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Foda in 1999 was 36, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foda 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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