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Cohnfeld Family History

Cohnfeld 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: Cornfield, Kornfeld, Dornfeld, Coonfield, Cornell, Confer, Bonfield

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Where is the Cohnfeld family from?

You can see how Cohnfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cohnfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cohnfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cohnfeld families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cohnfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cohnfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cohnfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cohnfeld 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cohnfeld. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cohnfeld. For the veterans among your Cohnfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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