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Friedeck Family History

Friedeck 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: Frieder, Frieden, Frieders, Friede, Friedel, Fried, Friedberg

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Where is the Friedeck family from?

You can see how Friedeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedeck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Friedeck families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Friedeck's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Friedeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedeck 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 Friedeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedeck. 34% of Friedeck men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Friedeck women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedeck were Laborer 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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Oiler
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Friedeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Friedeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedeck 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Friedeck. 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 93 military records available for the last name Friedeck. For the veterans among your Friedeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Friedeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Friedeck in 1964 was 71, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedeck 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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