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Frederikson Family History

Frederikson 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: Frederickson, Frederiksen, Fredrikson, Fredrickson, Fredericksen

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Where is the Frederikson family from?

You can see how Frederikson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frederikson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frederikson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frederikson families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Frederikson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Frederikson families in 1880.
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What did your Frederikson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frederikson. 50% of Frederikson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Frederikson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frederikson were Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Frederikson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frederikson 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Frederikson. 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 112 military records available for the last name Frederikson. For the veterans among your Frederikson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frederikson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frederikson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Frederikson in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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