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Fodey Family History

Fodey 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: Foley, Foden, Fode, Fohey, Bodey, Rode, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Body

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Where is the Fodey family from?

You can see how Fodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fodey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Fodey families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fodey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fodey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fodey. 100% of Fodey 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%
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Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Fodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodey 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Fodey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Fodey. For the veterans among your Fodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fodey in 1963 was 82, and 94 in 2000.

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