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Fredenburg Family History

Fredenburg Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and Jewish Vredenburg.

German: probably a habitational name from either of two places called Fredeburg in Westphalia and southeast of Hamburg.

In some cases also an Americanized form of German Freudenberg.

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


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Where is the Fredenburg family from?

You can see how Fredenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fredenburg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredenburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fredenburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredenburg 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 Fredenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredenburg. 24% of Fredenburg men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Fredenburg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredenburg were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Secretary
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fredenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredenburg 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Fredenburg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fredenburg. For the veterans among your Fredenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredenburg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fredenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fredenburg in 1958 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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