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Forden Family History

Forden Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Fordon in the East Yorkshire from Old English fore ‘in front of before’ + dūn ‘hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Forden family from?

You can see how Forden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Forden families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Forden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Forden families in 1891.
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What did your Forden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Forden. 67% of Forden men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Forden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forden were Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Bus Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Forden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forden 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Forden. 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 547 military records available for the last name Forden. For the veterans among your Forden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Forden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Forden in 1962 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forden 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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