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Friedenheim Family History

Friedenheim 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: Friedenberg, Fretheim, Fredenberg, Rosenheim, Frieden, Friesenhahn

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Where is the Friedenheim family from?

You can see how Friedenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedenheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Friedenheim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedenheim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friedenheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedenheim 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 Friedenheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Friedenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedenheim 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Friedenheim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Friedenheim. For the veterans among your Friedenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedenheim lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Friedenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Friedenheim in 1975 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedenheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedenheim 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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