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Freidley Family History

Freidley 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: Fridley, Ridley, Kreidler, Reiley, Frensley, Freshley, Faidley

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Where is the Freidley family from?

You can see how Freidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Freidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Freidley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Freidley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Freidley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidley 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 270 census records available for the last name Freidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Freidley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Freidley. For the veterans among your Freidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Freidley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Freidley in 1963 was 71, and 102 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Freidley 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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