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Fredenberg Family History

Fredenberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fred ‘peace’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

The infix -en- which is of German origin is a relatively common feature of Swedish surnames.

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


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Where is the Fredenberg family from?

You can see how Fredenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Fredenberg families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Fredenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fredenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredenberg 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 Fredenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredenberg. 20% of Fredenberg men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fredenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredenberg were Electrician 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fredenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredenberg 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Fredenberg. 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 353 military records available for the last name Fredenberg. For the veterans among your Fredenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fredenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fredenberg in 1959 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredenberg 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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