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Friedly Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Friedli .

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


Similar surnames: Friedley, Friedli, Riedy, Fridley, Freedle, Riedle, Friedl, Friel

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Where is the Friedly family from?

You can see how Friedly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Friedly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Friedly family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Friedly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friedly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedly. 22% of Friedly men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Friedly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Friedly were Carpenter and Maid. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Friedly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedly 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Friedly. 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 565 military records available for the last name Friedly. For the veterans among your Friedly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Friedly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Friedly in 1959 was 57, and 96 in 2004.

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