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Freidlander Family History

Freidlander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Friedlander, Freedland, Sealander, Melander, Englander, Brendlinger

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Where is the Freidlander family from?

You can see how Freidlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidlander family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Freidlander families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Freidlander's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Freidlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Freidlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freidlander. 34% of Freidlander men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Freidlander women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freidlander were Shipping Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Freidlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Freidlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidlander 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Freidlander. 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 45 military records available for the last name Freidlander. For the veterans among your Freidlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidlander lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Freidlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freidlander in 1980 was 78, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freidlander 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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