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Fordam Family History

Fordam Surname Meaning

see Fordham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fordam family from?

You can see how Fordam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fordam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fordam families living in Derbyshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fordam's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fordam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordam 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 Fordam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fordam. 100% of Fordam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fordam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Fordam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordam 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Fordam. 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 56 military records available for the last name Fordam. For the veterans among your Fordam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordam lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Fordam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fordam in 1997 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fordam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordam 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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