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Fodor Family History

Fodor Surname Meaning

Hungarian: nickname for a person with curly hair from fodor ‘curl’. This surname is also found in Romania.

It is present in Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.

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


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Where is the Fodor family from?

You can see how Fodor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fodor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fodor family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fodor families in 1891.
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What did your Fodor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fodor. 60% of Fodor women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fodor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodor 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 Fodor. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Fodor. For the veterans among your Fodor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodor lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fodor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fodor in 1952 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodor 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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