Fredwell Family History

Fredwell Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Fretwell, Fredell, Bridwell, Treadwell, Reddell, Ledwell, Bradwell, Creswell, Rodwell, Farewell

2,000 record(s) for Fredwell

985	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
85	Military Records
94	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
230	Member Trees

Where is the Fredwell family from?

You can see how Fredwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 5 Fredwell families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fredwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fredwell families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredwell. 48% of Fredwell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fredwell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredwell were Attendant and Cook.

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

48%

Farmer

22%

Mechanic

11%

Attendant

11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

34%

Housewife

23%

Operator

23%

Cook

23%

What Fredwell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Fredwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Fredwell. 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.

Military Records

There are 85 military records available for the last name Fredwell. For the veterans among your Fredwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Fredwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fredwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fredwell in 1968 was 20, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fredwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.