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Hanfelder Family History

Hanfelder Name 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: Helder, Halder, Langelier, Haselden, Haufler, Van Gelder, Haefele

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Where is the Hanfelder family from?

You can see how Hanfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Hanfelder families living in Missouri. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hanfelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hanfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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What Hanfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Hanfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfelder 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hanfelder. 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 21 military records available for the last name Hanfelder. For the veterans among your Hanfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfelder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hanfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hanfelder in 1968 was 74, and 74 in 2000.

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