Origins of the Fodden surname
About the Foddens
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Interesting facts about Fodden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fodden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1902.
What are the most common Fodden first names?
John
Matthew
Mary
Annie
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Common jobs for Foddens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Foddens in 1921
General Servant Domestic
2
Living On Own Means
2
No Occupation
2
Assistant In Wood Shop
1
Barmaid
1
Common male occupations for Foddens in 1921
Coal Miner
10
Coal Miner Hewer
6
Coal Miner Putter
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Barman
1
