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Frederickson Family History

Frederickson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Fredriksson (see Fredrickson) and of its Danish, Norwegian, and North German cognates (see Fredericksen).

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


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Where is the Frederickson family from?

You can see how Frederickson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frederickson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frederickson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Frederickson families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Frederickson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Frederickson families in 1891.
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What did your Frederickson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Frederickson. 90% of Frederickson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Frederickson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frederickson 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Frederickson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Frederickson. For the veterans among your Frederickson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frederickson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Frederickson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Frederickson in 1955 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frederickson 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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