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Fredin Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fred ‘peace’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


Similar surnames: Wedin, Flodin, Ledin, Breden, Brodin, Fred, Fredman, Frediani, Freda

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Where is the Fredin family from?

You can see how Fredin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fredin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fredin families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fredin's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Fredin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fredin. 50% of Fredin 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fredin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredin. 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 357 military records available for the last name Fredin. For the veterans among your Fredin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fredin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fredin in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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