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Fredkin Family History

Fredkin 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: Fradkin, Fredin, Bredin, Frein, Frumkin, Fradin, Fredman, Freking

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Where is the Fredkin family from?

You can see how Fredkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fredkin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Fredkin families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredkin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fredkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredkin 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 Fredkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredkin. 25% of Fredkin men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fredkin women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Fredkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Fredkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredkin 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Fredkin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fredkin. For the veterans among your Fredkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fredkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fredkin in 1965 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredkin 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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