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Neuenfeldt Family History

Neuenfeldt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so named in Brandenburg and Pomeraniaor from places in Lower Saxony or Westphalia called Neuenfelde.

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


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Where is the Neuenfeldt family from?

You can see how Neuenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Neuenfeldt families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Neuenfeldt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Neuenfeldt families in 1920.
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What did your Neuenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neuenfeldt. 46% of Neuenfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Neuenfeldt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neuenfeldt were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neuenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuenfeldt 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Neuenfeldt. 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 249 military records available for the last name Neuenfeldt. For the veterans among your Neuenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Neuenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Neuenfeldt in 1952 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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