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Fridell Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from frid ‘peace’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Friedel or of one of its variants.

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


Similar surnames: Fredell, Rydell, Rudell, Widell, Brunell, Ardell, Freidel, Idell

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Where is the Fridell family from?

You can see how Fridell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fridell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Fridell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fridell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fridell families in 1891.
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What did your Fridell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fridell. 100% of Fridell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fridell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridell 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Fridell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 465 military records available for the last name Fridell. For the veterans among your Fridell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fridell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fridell in 1948 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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