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Frieden Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Fried 1 or a short form of any of various compound names beginning Frieden- of the same derivation. German: variant of Fried

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


Similar surnames: Frieder, Frede, Friede, Green, Fried, Friedman, Friebel, Breden

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Where is the Frieden family from?

You can see how Frieden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Frieden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Frieden families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Frieden's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Frieden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frieden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frieden. 39% of Frieden men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Frieden women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frieden were Bookeeper and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Bookeeper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • School Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Frieden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieden 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Frieden. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Frieden. For the veterans among your Frieden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Frieden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Frieden in 1956 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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