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Fridell Family History

Fridell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from frid ‘peace’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Friedel or of one of its variants.

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


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Where is the Fridell family from?

You can see how Fridell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fridell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Fridell families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fridell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fridell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fridell 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 Fridell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fridell. 35% of Fridell men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Fridell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fridell were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Fridell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fridell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridell 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Fridell. 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 465 military records available for the last name Fridell. For the veterans among your Fridell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fridell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fridell in 1948 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fridell 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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