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Fredricson Family History

Fredricson 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: Fredrickson, Fredrikson, Frederickson, Fredriksen, Fredricksen

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Where is the Fredricson family from?

You can see how Fredricson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredricson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fredricson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Fredricson families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Fredricson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fredricson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredricson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredricson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fredricson. 43% of Fredricson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Fredricson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredricson 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Fredricson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fredricson. For the veterans among your Fredricson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredricson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Fredricson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fredricson in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 1990.

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