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Fodge Family History

Fodge Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Foertsch.

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


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Where is the Fodge family from?

You can see how Fodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fodge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Fodge families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Fodge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fodge families in 1891.
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What did your Fodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fodge. 100% of Fodge 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodge 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Fodge. 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 360 military records available for the last name Fodge. For the veterans among your Fodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fodge in 1951 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodge 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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