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Freidheim Family History

Freidheim 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: Freiheit, Fretheim, Preheim, Reidhead, Freidhof, Freidel, Freier

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Where is the Freidheim family from?

You can see how Freidheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Freidheim family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Freidheim's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Freidheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freidheim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Freidheim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Freidheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidheim 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Freidheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Freidheim. For the veterans among your Freidheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Freidheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Freidheim in 1963 was 73, and 83 in 1994.

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