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Fodkill Family History

Fodkill 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: Dodrill, Corkill, Foxall, Dill, Coghill, Cowgill, Odell, Bodell

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Where is the Fodkill family from?

You can see how Fodkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodkill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fodkill families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodkill's in USA. California had the highest population of Fodkill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Fodkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodkill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fodkill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fodkill. For the veterans among your Fodkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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