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Fredo Family History

Fredo Surname Meaning

Italian: from a shortened form of the personal name Goffredo of ancient Germanic origin (see Gottfried).

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


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Where is the Fredo family from?

You can see how Fredo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Fredo families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Fredo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fredo families in 1911.
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What did your Fredo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredo. 48% of Fredo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fredo women worked as a Trimmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredo were Wire Winder and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Newsboy
    16%
  • Wire Winder
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Fredo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fredo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredo 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Fredo. 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 322 military records available for the last name Fredo. For the veterans among your Fredo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Fredo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fredo in 1955 was 43, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredo 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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