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Friedley Family History

Friedley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Friedli.

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


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Where is the Friedley family from?

You can see how Friedley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Friedley families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Friedley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Friedley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedley 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 Friedley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedley. 27% of Friedley men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Friedley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedley were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Keeper
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Friedley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedley 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Friedley. 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 830 military records available for the last name Friedley. For the veterans among your Friedley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Friedley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Friedley in 1957 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Friedley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedley 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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