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Friedden Family History

Friedden 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, Frieder, Redden, Friedman, Friedler, Fielden, Friedlein

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Where is the Friedden family from?

You can see how Friedden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Friedden family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friedden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Friedden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedden 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Friedden. 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 2 military records available for the last name Friedden. For the veterans among your Friedden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedden lifespan?

Average Friedden life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedden 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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