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Fordel Family History

Fordel 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: Forde, Borel, Ford, Forbes, Norden, Force, Godel, Fornes, Model

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Where is the Fordel family from?

You can see how Fordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fordel families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Fordel family living in Nairnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fordel's in Scotland. Nairnshire had the highest population of Fordel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordel 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 36 census records available for the last name Fordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Fordel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fordel. For the veterans among your Fordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordel lifespan?

Average Fordel life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordel 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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