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Fordice Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fordyce .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fordyce, Morrice, Forbis, Orrick, Yodice, Forde, Wrice, Price, Cordle

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Where is the Fordice family from?

You can see how Fordice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fordice families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Fordice families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Fordice's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fordice families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordice surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fordice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fordice. 50% of Fordice men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fordice women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fordice were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fordice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordice 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Fordice. 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 451 military records available for the last name Fordice. For the veterans among your Fordice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordice lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fordice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fordice in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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