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Denfeld Family History

Denfeld Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from an unidentified place called with feld ‘open country’ as the second element.

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


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Where is the Denfeld family from?

You can see how Denfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Denfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Denfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Denfeld families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Denfeld's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Denfeld families in 1911.
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What did your Denfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Denfeld. 40% of Denfeld men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Denfeld women worked as a Housework.

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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
    40%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Denfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Denfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Denfeld 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Denfeld. 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 363 military records available for the last name Denfeld. For the veterans among your Denfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Denfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Denfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Denfeld in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Denfeld 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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