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Fodora Family History

Fodora 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, Fedora, Fodor, Todora, Flora, Dora, Odor, Hodor, Fedor

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Where is the Fodora family from?

You can see how Fodora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fodora family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fodora's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Fodora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fodora ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Fodora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodora 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Fodora. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fodora. For the veterans among your Fodora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodora lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Fodora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fodora in 1971 was 75, and 82 in 1986.

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