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Fodder Family History

Fodder 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: Fedder, Hodder, Fonder, Holder, Roder, Oder, Bodner, Moder, Loder

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Where is the Fodder family from?

You can see how Fodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fodder families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fodder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fodder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodder 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 Fodder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fodder. 50% of Fodder men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodder 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Fodder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 127 military records available for the last name Fodder. For the veterans among your Fodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Fodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fodder in 1970 was 45, and 69 in 2003.

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