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Fordock Family History

Fordock 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: Burdock, Fosdick, Nordick, Morlock, Frock, Forbeck, Fordyce, Orrock

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Where is the Fordock family from?

You can see how Fordock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fordock families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fordock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fordock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordock 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 48 census records available for the last name Fordock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordock 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fordock. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fordock. For the veterans among your Fordock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordock lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Fordock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fordock in 1970 was 50, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordock 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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