Frederick National Heritage Program

In conducting Frederick genealogical research we have observed that families with the Frederick surname (with some variations in spelling) live in many states. We also have used various message boards to post our requests for help in finding our ancestors and information about them. While this sometimes produced helpful information, for many it is has not been very efficient; and for some it has been a waste of time. Results have been disappointing, even though we have met some very wonderful people.

The purpose of the Frederick National Heritage Program is to explore on a nationwide basis the heritage of those who share the Frederick surname and variations thereof (such as, but not limited to, Fedric, Fedrick, Federick, Fredrick, and Frederic). Many with the Frederick surname have common ancestors. We probably will find several (possibly many) Frederick family ancestral lines, some connected and some very separate. Some will find their ancestors are German, some English, some Scots-Irish, some French, and some from other countries. We all will find, however, family that we did not know existed.

For more details on the reasons for this program, please see the draft Statement of Purpose in the Files section of this web site. Also in that section is an outline for us all to consider while developing the FNHP.