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Friendlich Family History

Friendlich 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: Friedrich, Freundlich, Freilich, Redlich, Froehlich, Friedline

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Where is the Friendlich family from?

You can see how Friendlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friendlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Friendlich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Friendlich families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Friendlich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Friendlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Friendlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Friendlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Friendlich. 100% of Friendlich men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Friendlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friendlich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Friendlich. 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 21 military records available for the last name Friendlich. For the veterans among your Friendlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friendlich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Friendlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Friendlich in 1968 was 73, and 83 in 1987.

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