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Fredland Family History

Fredland 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: Friedland, Freeland, Fredlund, Freedland, Ireland, Frediani, Ferland

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Where is the Fredland family from?

You can see how Fredland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fredland families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredland's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fredland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fredland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredland. 22% of Fredland men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Fredland women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredland were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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What Fredland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fredland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredland 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Fredland. 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 120 military records available for the last name Fredland. For the veterans among your Fredland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Fredland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fredland in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2001.

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