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Fridman Family History

Fridman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Friedmann.

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


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Where is the Fridman family from?

You can see how Fridman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fridman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Fridman families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fridman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fridman families in 1911.
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What did your Fridman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fridman. 17% of Fridman men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Fridman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fridman were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Lawyer
    9%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fridman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fridman. 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 249 military records available for the last name Fridman. For the veterans among your Fridman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fridman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fridman in 1957 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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