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Friedlich Family History

Friedlich 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: Friedrich, Freilich, Redlich, Froehlich, Friedline, Fridrich, Friedli

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Where is the Friedlich family from?

You can see how Friedlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedlich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedlich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Friedlich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedlich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Friedlich families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedlich 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 232 census records available for the last name Friedlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedlich 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Friedlich. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Friedlich. For the veterans among your Friedlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedlich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Friedlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Friedlich in 1964 was 87, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedlich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedlich 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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