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Frieben Family History

Frieben 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: Frieden, Friebel, Rieben, Friesen, Riebe, Griebel, Rieber, Froebel

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Where is the Frieben family from?

You can see how Frieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Frieben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Frieben families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Frieben's in USA. California had the highest population of Frieben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieben 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 Frieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stonemason was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frieben. 100% of Frieben men worked as a Stonemason.

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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

  • Stonemason
    100%

What Frieben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Frieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieben 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Frieben. 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 114 military records available for the last name Frieben. For the veterans among your Frieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieben lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Frieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Frieben in 1967 was 93, and 58 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Frieben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frieben 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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