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Fredericks Family History

Fredericks Surname Meaning

English: variant of Frederick with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Americanized form of German Friedrichs and possibly other related European surnames.

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


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Where is the Fredericks family from?

You can see how Fredericks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredericks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredericks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Fredericks families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fredericks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fredericks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredericks 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 Fredericks 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 Fredericks. 100% of Fredericks men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Fredericks 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Fredericks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Fredericks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredericks 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredericks. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Fredericks. For the veterans among your Fredericks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredericks lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fredericks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fredericks in 1943 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fredericks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredericks 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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