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Samenfeld Family History

Samenfeld 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: Sommerfeld, Saalfeld, Schoenfeld, Langenfeld, Sonnenfeld, Sternfeld

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Where is the Samenfeld family from?

You can see how Samenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Samenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Samenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Samenfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Samenfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Samenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Samenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Samenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Samenfeld 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Samenfeld. 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 88 military records available for the last name Samenfeld. For the veterans among your Samenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Samenfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Samenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Samenfeld in 1963 was 65, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Samenfeld 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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