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Imfeld Family History

Imfeld Surname Meaning

German: topographic name meaning literally ‘in the field’ i.e. one who lived in open country not in a village or town.

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


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Where is the Imfeld family from?

You can see how Imfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Imfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Imfeld families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Imfeld's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Imfeld families in 1911.
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What did your Imfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Imfeld. 22% of Imfeld men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Imfeld women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Imfeld were Milker and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Milker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Imfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Imfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imfeld 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Imfeld. 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 241 military records available for the last name Imfeld. For the veterans among your Imfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Imfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Imfeld in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imfeld 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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