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Friedbaum Family History

Friedbaum 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: Griesbaum, Greenbaum, Friedland, Friedberg, Kienbaum, Krichbaum

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Where is the Friedbaum family from?

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

What did your Friedbaum ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Friedbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedbaum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Friedbaum. 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 6 military records available for the last name Friedbaum. For the veterans among your Friedbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Friedbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Friedbaum in 1966 was 78, and 70 in 1995.

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