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Friedy Family History

Friedy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fried, Friedl, Friedly, Riedy, Friede, Friedt, Fries, Priddy, Friend

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Where is the Friedy family from?

You can see how Friedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Friedy families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Friedy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Friedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Friedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Friedy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Friedy. For the veterans among your Friedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1981, in the United States, Friedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Friedy in 1969 was 65, and 79 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedy 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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