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Friedler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name an extension of Fried with the agent suffix -ler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Frieder, Fiedler, Friedberg, Kindler, Frieden, Ziegler, Siedler

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Where is the Friedler family from?

You can see how Friedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Friedler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Friedler families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Friedler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Friedler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friedler. 27% of Friedler men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Friedler women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedler 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Friedler. 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 350 military records available for the last name Friedler. For the veterans among your Friedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Friedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Friedler in 1966 was 90, and 65 in 2003.

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