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Frederiksen Family History

Frederiksen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Frederik Danish form of Friedrich.

This surname is rare in Norway (compare Fredriksen).

Compare also Fredericksen.

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


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Where is the Frederiksen family from?

You can see how Frederiksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frederiksen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frederiksen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Frederiksen families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Frederiksen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Frederiksen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frederiksen 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 Frederiksen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frederiksen. 100% of Frederiksen 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%

What Frederiksen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frederiksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frederiksen 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Frederiksen. 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 Frederiksen. For the veterans among your Frederiksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frederiksen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Frederiksen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frederiksen in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frederiksen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frederiksen 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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