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Fredeman Family History

Fredeman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Freeman, Fredman, Freidman, Rodeman, Freiman, Freedman, Federman

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Where is the Fredeman family from?

You can see how Fredeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fredeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fredeman families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fredeman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fredeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fredeman. 34% of Fredeman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • General Assistant Printer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Fredeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredeman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Fredeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Fredeman. For the veterans among your Fredeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredeman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fredeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fredeman in 1963 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

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