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Frydel Family History

Frydel Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rydel, Redel, Ryden, Bryden, Rydell, Fidel, Dryden, Radel, Friel

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Where is the Frydel family from?

You can see how Frydel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frydel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Frydel family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Frydel's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Frydel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frydel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frydel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Frydel. 50% of Frydel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Frydel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frydel 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Frydel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Frydel. For the veterans among your Frydel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frydel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Frydel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Frydel in 1969 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

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