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Friedin Family History

Friedin 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: Frieden, Fredin, Frieling, Fried, Bredin, Frein, Frieder, Fradin

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Where is the Friedin family from?

You can see how Friedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Friedin families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Friedin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedin 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 Friedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Friedin. 100% of Friedin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Friedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Friedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Friedin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Friedin. For the veterans among your Friedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Friedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Friedin in 1961 was 53, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedin 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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