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Herzfelder Family History

Herzfelder 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, Herzberger, Helder, Herder, Herzer, Herfel, Kleinfelder

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Where is the Herzfelder family from?

You can see how Herzfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Herzfelder families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzfelder's in USA. California had the highest population of Herzfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzfelder 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 Herzfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herzfelder. 100% of Herzfelder men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Herzfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Herzfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzfelder 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Herzfelder. 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 103 military records available for the last name Herzfelder. For the veterans among your Herzfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzfelder lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Herzfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Herzfelder in 1970 was 79, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzfelder 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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