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Fridley Family History

Fridley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Friedli.

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


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Where is the Fridley family from?

You can see how Fridley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fridley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Fridley families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fridley's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fridley families in 1911.
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What did your Fridley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fridley. 24% of Fridley men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fridley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fridley were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Fridley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridley 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Fridley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fridley. For the veterans among your Fridley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Fridley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fridley in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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