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Vorfeld Family History

Vorfeld 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: Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Corfield, Dornfeld, Vorel, Orfield, Vorwald

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Where is the Vorfeld family from?

You can see how Vorfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vorfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vorfeld family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vorfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Vorfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vorfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Vorfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vorfeld 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Vorfeld. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vorfeld. For the veterans among your Vorfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vorfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Vorfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vorfeld in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vorfeld 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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