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Freundlich Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname meaning ‘friendly’ a derivative of Freund . Among Jews this is mainly an ornamental name.

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


Similar surnames: Redlich, Freilich, Freund, Froehlich, Wunderlich, Weinrich, Rudich

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Where is the Freundlich family from?

You can see how Freundlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freundlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freundlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Freundlich families living in Indiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Freundlich's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Freundlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freundlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freundlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Freundlich. 55% of Freundlich men worked as a Salesman and 31% of Freundlich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Freundlich were Laborer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Lawyer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Freundlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freundlich 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Freundlich. 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 596 military records available for the last name Freundlich. For the veterans among your Freundlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freundlich lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Freundlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Freundlich in 1946 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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