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Friede Family History

Friede Name Meaning

German: from a short form of Friedrich .

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


Similar surnames: Fried, Frieder, Frede, Friedel, Friedl, Riede, Friesz, Frieden

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Where is the Friede family from?

You can see how Friede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Friede families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Friede family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Friede's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Friede families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friede surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friede. 27% of Friede men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Friede women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friede were Clerk 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Friede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friede 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 Friede. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Friede. For the veterans among your Friede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friede lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Friede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Friede in 1956 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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