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Frieder Name Meaning

German and Hungarian: from a short form of the personal name Friedrich . Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial extension of Fried with the agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Friedler, Frieden, Fried, Friede, Rieder, Friedel, Friedl, Fieber

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Where is the Frieder family from?

You can see how Frieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Frieder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Frieder families living in Texas. This was about 71% of all the recorded Frieder's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Frieder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Frieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Frieder. 21% of Frieder men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Frieder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Frieder were Lawyer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Lawyer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Frieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frieder 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Frieder. 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 366 military records available for the last name Frieder. For the veterans among your Frieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Frieder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Frieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Frieder in 1962 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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