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Merfeld Family History

Merfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Dülmen in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Merfeld family from?

You can see how Merfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Merfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Merfeld families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Merfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Merfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Merfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Merfeld. 42% of Merfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Merfeld women worked as a None.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%

What Merfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Merfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merfeld 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 Merfeld. 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 621 military records available for the last name Merfeld. For the veterans among your Merfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merfeld lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Merfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Merfeld in 1959 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merfeld 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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