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Frediani Family History

Frediani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Frediano which gained popularity through the cult of San Frediano a 6th-century bishop of Lucca.

The personal name is of ancient Germanic origin, a compound of frithu ‘peace’ + the Latin suffix -ianus in the sense ‘lover of peace’.

This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Frediani family from?

You can see how Frediani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frediani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Frediani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Frediani families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frediani's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Frediani families in 1891.
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What did your Frediani ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Frediani. 100% of Frediani men worked as a Plasterer and 50% of Frediani 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

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Fish chip Shop Assistant
    34%
  • Shop Assistant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frediani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frediani 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frediani. 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 279 military records available for the last name Frediani. For the veterans among your Frediani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frediani lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Frediani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Frediani in 1957 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frediani 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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