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Freidberg Family History

Freidberg 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: Freiberg, Freedberg, Kreisberg, Freberg, Friedberg, Feldberg, Friberg

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Where is the Freidberg family from?

You can see how Freidberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Freidberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Freidberg families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Freidberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Freidberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Freidberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freidberg. 50% of Freidberg men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Freidberg women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freidberg were Buyer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Buyer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Freidberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freidberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidberg 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Freidberg. 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 82 military records available for the last name Freidberg. For the veterans among your Freidberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Freidberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Freidberg in 1952 was 60, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Freidberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freidberg 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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