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Fridrich Family History

Fridrich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Friedrich.

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


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Where is the Fridrich family from?

You can see how Fridrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fridrich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fridrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Fridrich families living in Wisconsin. This was about 39% of all the recorded Fridrich's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fridrich families in 1880.
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What did your Fridrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fridrich. 36% of Fridrich men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fridrich women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fridrich were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Fridrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fridrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fridrich 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Fridrich. 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 590 military records available for the last name Fridrich. For the veterans among your Fridrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fridrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fridrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fridrich in 1962 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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