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Fredson Family History

Fredson 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: Freson, Greason, Presson, Remson, Alfredson, Fredman, Erekson, Fredin

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Where is the Fredson family from?

You can see how Fredson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fredson family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Fredson's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Fredson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredson 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 Fredson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredson. 25% of Fredson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fredson women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredson were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fredson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredson 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Fredson. 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 177 military records available for the last name Fredson. For the veterans among your Fredson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fredson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fredson in 1964 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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