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Friedfeld Family History

Friedfeld 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: Freifeld, Friedel, Friedland, Friedberg, Rehfeld, Riedel, Greenfeld

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Where is the Friedfeld family from?

You can see how Friedfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Friedfeld families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Friedfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Friedfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friedfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedfeld. 100% of Friedfeld men worked as a Cutter and 60% of Friedfeld women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Friedfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedfeld 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Friedfeld. 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 66 military records available for the last name Friedfeld. For the veterans among your Friedfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Friedfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Friedfeld in 1962 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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