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Fredrick Family History

Fredrick Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Frederick or like-sounding cognates in other languages such as German Friedrich.

African (mainly Tanzania and Nigeria): from the personal name Fredrick a shortened variant of English Frederick.

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


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Where is the Fredrick family from?

You can see how Fredrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Fredrick families living in Glamorgan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fredrick's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Fredrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredrick 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 Fredrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fredrick. 100% of Fredrick men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Fredrick 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fredrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Fredrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredrick 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredrick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fredrick. For the veterans among your Fredrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredrick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fredrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fredrick in 1942 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredrick 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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