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Freidhof Family History

Freidhof Surname Meaning

Jewish (American): altered form of Friedhoff.

German: variant of Friedhof.

A topographic name from Middle High German Middle Low German vrīthof ‘enclosed space at a church graveyard’.

It refers to someone living near a cemetery.

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


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Where is the Freidhof family from?

You can see how Freidhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidhof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Freidhof families living in West Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Freidhof's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Freidhof families in 1880.
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What did your Freidhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Freidhof. 34% of Freidhof men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%

What Freidhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Freidhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidhof 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Freidhof. 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 172 military records available for the last name Freidhof. For the veterans among your Freidhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidhof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Freidhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Freidhof in 1965 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freidhof 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.

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