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Friedenberg Family History

Friedenberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Friedberg.

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


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Where is the Friedenberg family from?

You can see how Friedenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Friedenberg family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedenberg's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Friedenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Friedenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friedenberg. 100% of Friedenberg 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Friedenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedenberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Friedenberg. 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 536 military records available for the last name Friedenberg. For the veterans among your Friedenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Friedenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Friedenberg in 1952 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedenberg 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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