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Fredde Family History

Fredde Surname 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: Frede, Fedde, Reddy, Freud, Free, Redder, Radde, Froedge, Fedder

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Where is the Fredde family from?

You can see how Fredde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Fredde families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fredde's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fredde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fredde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredde. 82% of Fredde men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fredde women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredde were Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Fredde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Fredde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredde 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fredde. 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 32 military records available for the last name Fredde. For the veterans among your Fredde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredde lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Fredde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fredde in 1972 was 67, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredde ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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