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Fordice Family History

Fordice Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Fordyce.

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


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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 1911 there were 15 Fordice families living in Quebec. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fordice's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fordice families in 1911.
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What did your Fordice ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fordice. 100% of Fordice men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Fordice family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordice 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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