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Forder Name Meaning

English: from an agent derivative of Middle English ford ‘ford’ (Old English ford) denoting either someone who lived near a ford or the keeper of a ford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Norder, Forde, Forner, Border, Corder, Forer, Fonder, Forker, Gorder

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Where is the Forder family from?

You can see how Forder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Forder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Forder families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Forder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Forder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Forder. 42% of Forder men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Forder women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Forder were Machinist and Music Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Wood Chopper
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Music Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Forder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forder 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Forder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Forder. For the veterans among your Forder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forder lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Forder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forder in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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