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Fordley Family History

Fordley 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: Bordley, Gordley, Worsley, Folley, Morley, Wortley, Horsley, Farley

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Where is the Fordley family from?

You can see how Fordley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Fordley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Fordley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fordley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fordley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Fordley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fordley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Fordley. For the veterans among your Fordley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordley lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Fordley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fordley in 1982 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordley 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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