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Foderl Family History

Foderl 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: Fodera, Roder, Oder, Moder, Godel, Loder, Coder, Model, Odell, Bodell

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Foderl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foderl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Foderl. 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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There are 104 military records available for the last name Foderl. For the veterans among your Foderl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foderl lifespan?

Average Foderl life expectancy in 1995 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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