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Fodrell Family History

Fodrell 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: Modrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Odell, Bodell, Morell, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Fodrell family from?

You can see how Fodrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodrell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fodrell families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fodrell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fodrell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodrell 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 63 census records available for the last name Fodrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodrell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fodrell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fodrell. For the veterans among your Fodrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodrell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Fodrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fodrell in 1972 was 71, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodrell 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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