This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Friedrichs family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Friedrichs Family History

Friedrichs Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Friedrich. Compare Fredericks.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Friedrichs family from?

You can see how Friedrichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedrichs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedrichs families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Friedrichs families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Friedrichs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Friedrichs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedrichs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Friedrichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedrichs. 53% of Friedrichs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Friedrichs women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedrichs were Manager and Housework.

View Census Data for Friedrichs | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Friedrichs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Friedrichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedrichs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Friedrichs

Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Friedrichs. 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.

View all Friedrichs immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Friedrichs. For the veterans among your Friedrichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Friedrichs military records

You've only scratched the surface of Friedrichs family history

Discover More

What is the average Friedrichs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Friedrichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Friedrichs in 1962 was 73, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedrichs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedrichs 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Friedrichs family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial