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Friedlein Family History

Friedlein Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich.

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


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Where is the Friedlein family from?

You can see how Friedlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Friedlein families living in Iowa. This was about 52% of all the recorded Friedlein's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Friedlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedlein 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 Friedlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friedlein. 100% of Friedlein men worked as a Company Director.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Company Director
    100%

What Friedlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friedlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedlein 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Friedlein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Friedlein. For the veterans among your Friedlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedlein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Friedlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Friedlein in 1963 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedlein 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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