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Friedenn Family History

Friedenn 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, Friedmann, Friedman, Friedemann, Friedlein

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Where is the Friedenn family from?

You can see how Friedenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedenn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Friedenn family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedenn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Friedenn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedenn 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 22 census records available for the last name Friedenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedenn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Friedenn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Friedenn. For the veterans among your Friedenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedenn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Friedenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Friedenn in 1976 was 67, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedenn 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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