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Friedensohn Family History

Friedensohn 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: Friesenhahn, Frieden, Friedemann, Frierson, Friedenberg, Frieders

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Where is the Friedensohn family from?

You can see how Friedensohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friedensohn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Friedensohn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Friedensohn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Friedensohn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friedensohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friedensohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Friedensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friedensohn 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Friedensohn. 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 34 military records available for the last name Friedensohn. For the veterans among your Friedensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friedensohn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Friedensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Friedensohn in 1969 was 78, and 78 in 1998.

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