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Freidel Family History

Freidel Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Friedel.

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


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Where is the Freidel family from?

You can see how Freidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Freidel families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Freidel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Freidel families in 1911.
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What did your Freidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freidel. 30% of Freidel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Freidel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freidel were Machinist and New Worker Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Agent
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • New Worker Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Freidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidel 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Freidel. 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 294 military records available for the last name Freidel. For the veterans among your Freidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Freidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Freidel in 1958 was 52, and 98 in 2004.

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