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Freidig Family History

Freidig 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: Freitag, Breiding, Leidig, Reinig, Reddig, Reisig, Fredin, Neidig

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Where is the Freidig family from?

You can see how Freidig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Freidig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Freidig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Freidig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freidig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Freidig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidig 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Freidig. 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 27 military records available for the last name Freidig. For the veterans among your Freidig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Freidig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Freidig in 1974 was 89, and 88 in 2004.

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