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Foerder Family History

Foerder 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: Herder, Koerner, Norder, Forde, Fender, Roeder, Ferger, Boerger

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Where is the Foerder family from?

You can see how Foerder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Foerder families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Foerder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foerder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerder 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 75 census records available for the last name Foerder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerder 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Foerder. 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 68 military records available for the last name Foerder. For the veterans among your Foerder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Foerder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foerder in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foerder 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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