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Daufeldt Family History

Daufeldt Surname 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: Affeldt, Shufeldt, Neufeldt, Caufield, Hofeldt, Dautel, Neufeld

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Where is the Daufeldt family from?

You can see how Daufeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daufeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Daufeldt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Daufeldt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Daufeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daufeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daufeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daufeldt. 43% of Daufeldt men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Daufeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Daufeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daufeldt 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Daufeldt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Daufeldt. For the veterans among your Daufeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daufeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Daufeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Daufeldt in 1967 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daufeldt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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