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Fredden Family History

Fredden 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: Redden, Hedden, Breeden, Redder, Breden, Fedder, Shedden, Brenden

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Where is the Fredden family from?

You can see how Fredden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredden family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fredden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Fredden families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredden's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Fredden families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Fredden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredden 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Fredden. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fredden. For the veterans among your Fredden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Fredden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fredden in 1969 was 77, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredden 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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