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Foerderer Family History

Foerderer 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: Ferderer, Federer, Roederer, Boedeker, Pfleiderer, Ferrer, Lederer

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Where is the Foerderer family from?

You can see how Foerderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foerderer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foerderer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Foerderer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Foerderer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Foerderer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foerderer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foerderer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Foerderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foerderer 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Foerderer. 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 29 military records available for the last name Foerderer. For the veterans among your Foerderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foerderer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Foerderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Foerderer in 1967 was 83, and 95 in 2002.

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