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Fredell Family History

Fredell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fred ‘peace’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Americanized form of German Friedel or of one of its variants.

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


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Where is the Fredell family from?

You can see how Fredell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fredell families living in Rutland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fredell's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Fredell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredell 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 Fredell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fredell. 100% of Fredell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fredell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredell 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Fredell. 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 566 military records available for the last name Fredell. For the veterans among your Fredell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fredell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fredell in 1944 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredell 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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