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Fooder Family History

Fooder 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: Gooder, Footer, Fonder, Flower, Cooper, Holder, Boozer, Roder, Oder

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Where is the Fooder family from?

You can see how Fooder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fooder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fooder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fooder families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fooder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fooder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fooder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Fooder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fooder 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fooder. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fooder. For the veterans among your Fooder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fooder lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Fooder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fooder in 1973 was 86, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fooder 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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