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Fedor Family History

Fedor Surname Meaning

Slovak Rusyn (mainly from Slovakia) Polish Czech and Ukrainian: from the personal name Fedor (Ukrainian standard form is Fedir) from Greek Theodōros ‘gift of God’ (see Theodore).

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


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Where is the Fedor family from?

You can see how Fedor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Fedor families living in Herefordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fedor's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Fedor families in 1891.
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What did your Fedor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedor. 27% of Fedor men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Fedor women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedor were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Fedor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedor 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fedor. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fedor. For the veterans among your Fedor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedor lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fedor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fedor in 1949 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedor 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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