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Kuhfeld Family History

Kuhfeld Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German kuo ‘cow’ + velt ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Kuhfeld family from?

You can see how Kuhfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuhfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuhfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kuhfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kuhfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kuhfeld families in 1880.
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What did your Kuhfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuhfeld. 60% of Kuhfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kuhfeld women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kuhfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Kuhfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuhfeld 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Kuhfeld. 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 128 military records available for the last name Kuhfeld. For the veterans among your Kuhfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuhfeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kuhfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kuhfeld in 1958 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuhfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuhfeld 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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