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Friesenhahn Family History

Friesenhahn Surname Meaning

German: presumably a shortened form of Friesenhagen a habitational name from Friesenhagen near Siegen.

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


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Where is the Friesenhahn family from?

You can see how Friesenhahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friesenhahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Friesenhahn families living in Texas. This was about 69% of all the recorded Friesenhahn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Friesenhahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friesenhahn 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 Friesenhahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friesenhahn. 59% of Friesenhahn men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Friesenhahn women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friesenhahn were Farm Helper and Helper.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    5%
  • Farm Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Farm Helper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Helper
    11%

What Friesenhahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Friesenhahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friesenhahn 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Friesenhahn. 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 149 military records available for the last name Friesenhahn. For the veterans among your Friesenhahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friesenhahn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Friesenhahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Friesenhahn in 1965 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friesenhahn 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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