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Fodrey Family History

Fodrey 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: Forrey, Jodrey, Cowdrey, Folley, Godfrey, Audrey, Rodney, Bodley

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Where is the Fodrey family from?

You can see how Fodrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fodrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fodrey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fodrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodrey 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 141 census records available for the last name Fodrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodrey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Fodrey. 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 102 military records available for the last name Fodrey. For the veterans among your Fodrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Fodrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fodrey in 1967 was 57, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodrey 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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