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Friederichs Family History

Friederichs Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Friederich .

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


Similar surnames: Friedrichs, Friederich, Diederichs, Friedrichsen, Frerichs, Frieders

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Where is the Friederichs family from?

You can see how Friederichs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Friederichs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Friederichs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Friederichs families living in Ohio. This was about 55% of all the recorded Friederichs's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Friederichs families in 1880.
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What did your Friederichs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Friederichs. 64% of Friederichs men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Friederichs women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    64%
  • Lineman
    19%
  • Funeral Director
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Friederichs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Friederichs 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 Friederichs. 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 964 military records available for the last name Friederichs. For the veterans among your Friederichs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Friederichs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Friederichs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Friederichs in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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