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Fedore Family History

Fedore 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: Fedor, Fedora, Bedore, Sedore, Dore, Pecore, Flore, Devore, Fiore

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Where is the Fedore family from?

You can see how Fedore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fedore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fedore families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fedore's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fedore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedore 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 Fedore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedore. 28% of Fedore men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Baker
    19%

What Fedore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Fedore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedore 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Fedore. 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 72 military records available for the last name Fedore. For the veterans among your Fedore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Fedore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fedore in 1973 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedore 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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