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Fodge Family History

Fodge Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Foertsch.

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


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Where is the Fodge family from?

You can see how Fodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fodge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Fodge families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fodge's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fodge families in 1911.
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What did your Fodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fodge. 29% of Fodge men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Fodge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fodge were Mechanic and Telephone Operator.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Telephone Operator
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodge 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Fodge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 360 military records available for the last name Fodge. For the veterans among your Fodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fodge in 1951 was 58, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodge 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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