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Fredel Family History

Fredel 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: Redel, Fredell, Frede, Freel, Friedel, Freidel, Reder, Edel, Freer

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Where is the Fredel family from?

You can see how Fredel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Fredel families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fredel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fredel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredel 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 Fredel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredel. 58% of Fredel men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Fredel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredel were Farmer and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Fredel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Fredel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredel 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Fredel. 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 119 military records available for the last name Fredel. For the veterans among your Fredel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fredel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fredel in 1963 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredel 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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