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Fredin Family History

Fredin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from fred ‘peace’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Fredin family from?

You can see how Fredin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fredin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Fredin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fredin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fredin families in 1891.
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What did your Fredin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredin. 25% of Fredin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fredin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredin were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fredin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fredin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredin 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 Fredin. 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 357 military records available for the last name Fredin. For the veterans among your Fredin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fredin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fredin in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredin 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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