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Fodden Family History

Fodden Surname Meaning

see Foden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fodden family from?

You can see how Fodden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Fodden families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodden's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fodden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodden 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 Fodden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fodden. 89% of Fodden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Fodden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Fodden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodden 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Fodden. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fodden. For the veterans among your Fodden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodden lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Fodden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fodden in 1985 was 66, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodden 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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