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Fedde Family History

Fedde Surname Meaning

North Frisian and North German: from a short form of Feddercke Frisian form of the personal name Friedrich.

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


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Where is the Fedde family from?

You can see how Fedde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fedde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fedde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fedde families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fedde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fedde families in 1891.
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What did your Fedde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fedde. 60% of Fedde men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fedde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fedde 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Fedde. 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 226 military records available for the last name Fedde. For the veterans among your Fedde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fedde lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Fedde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fedde in 1958 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fedde 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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