Fordan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fordan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fordan family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 8
Cotton Weaver Journeyman 5
Labourer 5
Independent 5
Female Servant 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Farmer 2
Printers Labourer 1
Spinner 1
Journeyman Carpenter 1
Groom 1
Miller 1
Servant 1
Washerwoman 1
Baker 1
Wheelwright 1
Engineer 1
Shoe Binder 1
Shop Keeper 1
Cordwainer 1
Independant 1
Male Servant 1
Widow 1
Agri Labourer 1
Visitor 1

Fordan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Fardon 67% 1,709
2 Forden 83% 1,048
3 Fordan 100% 1,000
4 Fordon 83% 499
5 Farden 67% 389
6 Fordin 83% 210

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The surname Fordan is the 3rd most popular variant of Fardon.

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