This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fredberg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fredberg Family History

Fredberg 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: Freberg, Friedberg, Freiberg, Freeberg, Freedberg, Froberg, Feldberg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fredberg family from?

You can see how Fredberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Fredberg families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fredberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fredberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fredberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredberg. 39% of Fredberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Fredberg women worked as a Receptionist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredberg were Owner and Secretary.

View Census Data for Fredberg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Stove Leyer
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Fredberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Fredberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Fredberg

Passenger Lists

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Fredberg. 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.

View all Fredberg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Fredberg. For the veterans among your Fredberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fredberg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fredberg family history

Discover More

What is the average Fredberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fredberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fredberg in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredberg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fredberg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial