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Wahlfeld Family History

Wahlfeld 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: Saalfeld, Walford, Wakefield, Caulfield, Rehfeld, Salkeld, Weisfeld

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Where is the Wahlfeld family from?

You can see how Wahlfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wahlfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wahlfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wahlfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahlfeld. 50% of Wahlfeld men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Wahlfeld women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Executive
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Wahlfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Wahlfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlfeld 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Wahlfeld. 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 85 military records available for the last name Wahlfeld. For the veterans among your Wahlfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlfeld lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Wahlfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wahlfeld in 1956 was 65, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlfeld 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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