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Fodrie Family History

Fodrie 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: Force, Forge, Forte, Norrie, Forde, Corrie, Comrie, Forgie, Fedie

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Where is the Fodrie family from?

You can see how Fodrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodrie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fodrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fodrie families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodrie's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fodrie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodrie 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 Fodrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fodrie. 43% of Fodrie men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Fodrie women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fodrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Fodrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodrie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fodrie. 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 90 military records available for the last name Fodrie. For the veterans among your Fodrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodrie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fodrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fodrie in 1968 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodrie 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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