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Fordon Family History

Fordon Surname Meaning

see Forden.

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


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Where is the Fordon family from?

You can see how Fordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fordon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Fordon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Fordon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Fordon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fordon. 100% of Fordon men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Fordon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordon 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Fordon. 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 322 military records available for the last name Fordon. For the veterans among your Fordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fordon in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordon 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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