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Fordson Family History

Fordson 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: Forson, Fortson, Gordon, Goodson, Cordon, Forton, Forston, Bordon

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Where is the Fordson family from?

You can see how Fordson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fordson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fordson families living in South Carolina. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fordson's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Fordson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordson 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 Fordson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fordson. 75% of Fordson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fordson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fordson were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fordson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Fordson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordson 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Fordson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fordson. For the veterans among your Fordson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fordson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fordson in 1969 was 70, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fordson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordson 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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