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Friedhoff Name Meaning

German: topographic name from German Friedhof ‘graveyard cemetery’ (from Middle Low German Middle High German vrīthof ‘enclosed farmstead or courtyard’ later ‘cemetery’). Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of the German elements Friede ‘peace’ + hof ‘courtyard’.

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


Similar surnames: Friedberg, Niehoff, Neuhoff, Friedland, Grieshop, Wemhoff, Nordhoff

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Where is the Friedhoff family from?

You can see how Friedhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedhoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Friedhoff families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedhoff's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Friedhoff families in 1911.
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What did your Friedhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Friedhoff. 20% of Friedhoff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    20%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friedhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedhoff 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Friedhoff. 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 447 military records available for the last name Friedhoff. For the veterans among your Friedhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedhoff lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Friedhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Friedhoff in 1946 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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