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Forddred Family History

Forddred 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: Forde, Forward, Forrey, Forren, Fondren, Forsgren, Nordgren, Fordyce

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Where is the Forddred family from?

You can see how Forddred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forddred family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Forddred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Forddred families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Forddred's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Forddred families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Forddred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forddred 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Forddred. 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 7 military records available for the last name Forddred. For the veterans among your Forddred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forddred lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forddred 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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