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Friddell Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Fridell .

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


Similar surnames: Briddell, Friddle, Fridell, Riddel, Ruddell, Frissell, Frizell

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Where is the Friddell family from?

You can see how Friddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Friddell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Friddell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Friddell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Friddell families in 1911.
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What did your Friddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friddell. 24% of Friddell men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Friddell women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friddell were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Friddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friddell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Friddell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 158 military records available for the last name Friddell. For the veterans among your Friddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friddell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Friddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Friddell in 1964 was 41, and 49 in 2004.

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