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Fredman Family History

Fredman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fred ‘peace’ + man ‘man’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Friedmann.

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


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Where is the Fredman family from?

You can see how Fredman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 30 Fredman families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Fredman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fredman families in 1911.
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What did your Fredman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fredman. 100% of Fredman women worked as a Couturier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    100%

What Fredman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fredman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredman 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 Fredman. 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 870 military records available for the last name Fredman. For the veterans among your Fredman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fredman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fredman in 1947 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredman 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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