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Friedt Family History

Friedt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Fried.

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


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Where is the Friedt family from?

You can see how Friedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Friedt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Friedt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedt 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 Friedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedt. 15% of Friedt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Friedt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedt were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Friedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedt 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Friedt. 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 305 military records available for the last name Friedt. For the veterans among your Friedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedt lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Friedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Friedt in 1951 was 32, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedt 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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