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Friediger Family History

Friediger 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: Riedinger, Frieder, Biediger, Rediger, Friedler, Fiebiger, Roediger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friediger 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 Friediger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Friediger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friediger 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Friediger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Friediger. For the veterans among your Friediger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friediger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Friediger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Friediger in 1981 was 65, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friediger 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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