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Fred Family History

Fred Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fred ‘peace’. Native American (e.g. Hopi): adoption of the English personal name Fred (short form of Frederick) as a surname.

Possibly also an American shortened (and altered) form of English Frederick or any of its European cognates such as German Friedrich.

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


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Where is the Fred family from?

You can see how Fred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fred family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fred families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 263 Fred families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Fred's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fred families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fred 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 Fred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fred. 34% of Fred men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Fred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fred were Motor Lorry Driver and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Poultry Farmer
    34%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Fred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fred 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Fred. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Fred. For the veterans among your Fred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fred lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fred in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fred 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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