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Fodell Family History

Fodell Name 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: Odell, Bodell, Rodell, Foell, Hodell, Modell, Podell, Fell, Foxall

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Where is the Fodell family from?

You can see how Fodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fodell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Fodell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fodell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fodell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fodell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fodell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Fodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Fodell. 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 51 military records available for the last name Fodell. For the veterans among your Fodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2000, in the United States, Fodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fodell in 1952 was 37, and 70 in 2000.

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