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Fredman Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements fred ‘peace’ + man ‘man’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Friedmann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Freidman, Freiman, Freyman, Fridman, Hedman, Edman, Freedman

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Where is the Fredman family from?

You can see how Fredman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fredman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fredman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fredman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fredman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fredman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fredman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fredman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fredman. 18% of Fredman men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Fredman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fredman were Manager and Operator. .

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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
    18%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Operator
    8%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Fredman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fredman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fredman. 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 870 military records available for the last name Fredman. For the veterans among your Fredman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fredman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Fredman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fredman in 1947 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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