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Fodle Family History

Fodle 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: Foyle, Fowle, Bodle, Fode, Fodge, Odle, Fogle, Noble, Mole, Rode

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fodle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pedler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fodle. 100% of Fodle men worked as a Pedler. .

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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

  • Pedler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fodle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodle 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fodle. 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 3 military records available for the last name Fodle. For the veterans among your Fodle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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