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Federick Family History

Federick Surname Meaning

Altered form of Italian Federico influenced by English Frederick.

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


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Where is the Federick family from?

You can see how Federick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Federick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Federick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Federick families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Federick's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Federick families in 1891.
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What did your Federick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Federick. 39% of Federick men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Federick women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Federick were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Maid
    10%

What Federick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Federick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Federick 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Federick. 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 229 military records available for the last name Federick. For the veterans among your Federick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Federick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Federick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Federick in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Federick 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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