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Friedli Family History

Friedli Surname Meaning

Swiss 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 Friedli family from?

You can see how Friedli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Friedli families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Friedli's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Friedli families in 1880.
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What did your Friedli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedli. 31% of Friedli men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Friedli women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Friedli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Friedli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedli 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Friedli. 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 243 military records available for the last name Friedli. For the veterans among your Friedli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Friedli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Friedli in 1957 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Friedli 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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