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Wahlfeldt Family History

Wahlfeldt 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, Hofeldt, Affeldt, Rehfeldt, Shufeldt, Wahlert, Langfeldt

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Where is the Wahlfeldt family from?

You can see how Wahlfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wahlfeldt families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Wahlfeldt's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Wahlfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlfeldt 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 Wahlfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlfeldt. 100% of Wahlfeldt men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Wahlfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Wahlfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlfeldt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wahlfeldt. 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 147 military records available for the last name Wahlfeldt. For the veterans among your Wahlfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlfeldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wahlfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wahlfeldt in 1967 was 69, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahlfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlfeldt 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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