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Freidlein Family History

Freidlein 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: Friedlein, Freiheit, Kreidler, Freidman, Fredin, Redlin, Ridlen

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Where is the Freidlein family from?

You can see how Freidlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Freidlein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Freidlein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Freidlein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Freidlein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Freidlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Freidlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Freidlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Freidlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Freidlein 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Freidlein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Freidlein. For the veterans among your Freidlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Freidlein lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Freidlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Freidlein in 1968 was 77, and 96 in 1989.

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