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Freedlund Family History

Freedlund 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: Fredlund, Freedland, Friedland, Freeland, Greenlund, Freehling

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Where is the Freedlund family from?

You can see how Freedlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freedlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freedlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Freedlund families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Freedlund's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Freedlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freedlund 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 Freedlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freedlund. 50% of Freedlund men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Freedlund women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freedlund were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bindery Work
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Freedlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Freedlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freedlund 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Freedlund. 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 159 military records available for the last name Freedlund. For the veterans among your Freedlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freedlund lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Freedlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Freedlund in 1956 was 57, and 71 in 2003.

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