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Herzfeldt Family History

Herzfeldt 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, Hofeldt, Herfel, Seefeldt, Bergfeld, Bernfeld, Huckfeldt

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Where is the Herzfeldt family from?

You can see how Herzfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Herzfeldt families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Herzfeldt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Herzfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzfeldt 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 Herzfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Herzfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Herzfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzfeldt 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Herzfeldt. 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 114 military records available for the last name Herzfeldt. For the veterans among your Herzfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzfeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Herzfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Herzfeldt in 1966 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzfeldt 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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