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Friedrich Family History

Friedrich Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements frid fred ‘peace’ + rīc ‘power’. The name was borne by a 9th-century Christian saint bishop of Utrecht.

It was a hereditary name among the Hohenstaufen ruling family; hence its popularity in central Europe.

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


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Where is the Friedrich family from?

You can see how Friedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Friedrich families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Friedrich's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Friedrich families in 1891.
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What did your Friedrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Friedrich. 34% of Friedrich 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
    34%
  • Miliner
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • General Servant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Friedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedrich 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 28,000 immigration records available for the last name Friedrich. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Friedrich. For the veterans among your Friedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedrich lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Friedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Friedrich in 1945 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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