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Sefeldt Family History

Sefeldt 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: Seefeldt, Hofeldt, Affeldt, Seefeld, Rehfeldt, Shufeldt, Feldt

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Where is the Sefeldt family from?

You can see how Sefeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sefeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sefeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sefeldt families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sefeldt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sefeldt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sefeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sefeldt 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sefeldt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sefeldt. For the veterans among your Sefeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sefeldt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Sefeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sefeldt in 1978 was 31, and 45 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sefeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sefeldt 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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