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Hertfelder Family History

Hertfelder 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: Herzfeld, Hertzler, Hertler, Helder, Herder, Hettler, Hartfield

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Where is the Hertfelder family from?

You can see how Hertfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertfelder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Hertfelder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hertfelder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hertfelder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertfelder 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 Hertfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertfelder. 34% of Hertfelder men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Cement Finisher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hertfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Hertfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertfelder 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hertfelder. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hertfelder. For the veterans among your Hertfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertfelder lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hertfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hertfelder in 1961 was 51, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertfelder 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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