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Fridinger Family History

Fridinger 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: Ridinger, Frisinger, Fringer, Riedinger, Reidinger, Weidinger

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Where is the Fridinger family from?

You can see how Fridinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridinger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fridinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fridinger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fridinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fridinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fridinger 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 Fridinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fridinger. 36% of Fridinger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fridinger women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fridinger were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Fridinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fridinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridinger 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Fridinger. 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 264 military records available for the last name Fridinger. For the veterans among your Fridinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fridinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fridinger in 1960 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fridinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fridinger 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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