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Fedderson Family History

Fedderson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fenderson, Feddersen, Enderson, Henderson, Fedders, Pederson

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Where is the Fedderson family from?

You can see how Fedderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedderson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fedderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Fedderson families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Fedderson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Fedderson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fedderson 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 Fedderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fedderson. 43% of Fedderson men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Fedderson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fedderson were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Machine Operator
    12%

What Fedderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fedderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedderson 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Fedderson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Fedderson. For the veterans among your Fedderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedderson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Fedderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fedderson in 1954 was 43, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fedderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedderson 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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