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Freda Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the personal name Fredo .

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


Similar surnames: Reda, Frede, Fredo, Fred, Seda, Rega, Fede, Fredman, Frana, Breda

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Where is the Freda family from?

You can see how Freda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Freda families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Freda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Freda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freda ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Freda. 100% of Freda men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Freda women worked as a 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 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Freda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freda 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Freda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Freda. For the veterans among your Freda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freda lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Freda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Freda in 1948 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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