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Fordney Family History

Fordney 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: Forney, Fortney, Torney, Dorney, Fornes, Rodney, Cordner, Corney

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Where is the Fordney family from?

You can see how Fordney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fordney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fordney families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fordney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fordney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordney 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 Fordney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fordney. 47% of Fordney men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fordney women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fordney were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Fordney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fordney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordney 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Fordney. 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 616 military records available for the last name Fordney. For the veterans among your Fordney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fordney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fordney in 1964 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fordney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordney 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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