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Friedl Family History

Friedl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Friedl family from?

You can see how Friedl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Friedl families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Friedl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Friedl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedl 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 Friedl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedl. 19% of Friedl men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Friedl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedl were Machinist and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Friedl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Friedl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedl 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Friedl. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Friedl. For the veterans among your Friedl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedl lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Friedl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Friedl in 1951 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedl 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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