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Frieler Family History

Frieler Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Friel or a contamination of the latter and Frieder.

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


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Where is the Frieler family from?

You can see how Frieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frieler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Frieler family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Frieler's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Frieler families in 1851.
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What did your Frieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frieler. 75% of Frieler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Frieler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frieler were Farmer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Frieler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Frieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Frieler. 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 74 military records available for the last name Frieler. For the veterans among your Frieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Frieler in 1962 was 74, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frieler 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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