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Fredieu Name Meaning

French (Gironde): altered form of Fredeau a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Frido a short form of compound names based on the element frid ‘peace’. The last part has been altered under the influence of French Dieu ‘God’. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Redick, Frediani, Reder, Breden, Redmer, Frenier, Frede, Rediger

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Where is the Fredieu family from?

You can see how Fredieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredieu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredieu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Fredieu families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredieu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Fredieu families in 1880.
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What did your Fredieu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fredieu. 46% of Fredieu men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Fredieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredieu 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fredieu. 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 250 military records available for the last name Fredieu. For the veterans among your Fredieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredieu lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fredieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Fredieu in 1952 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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