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Fordan Family History

Fordan Surname Meaning

see Forden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fordan family from?

You can see how Fordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fordan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fordan families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fordan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Fordan families in 1891.
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What did your Fordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fordan. 100% of Fordan 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 863 census records available for the last name Fordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordan 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Fordan. 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 638 military records available for the last name Fordan. For the veterans among your Fordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Fordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fordan in 1973 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordan 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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