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Zufelt Family History

Zufelt Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a stretch of open country from German zu ‘at’ + Fel(d)t ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rumfelt, Fels, Zufall, Ufer, Sult, Dufault, Aubel, Zuber, Zundel

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Where is the Zufelt family from?

You can see how Zufelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zufelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zufelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Zufelt families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Zufelt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zufelt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zufelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zufelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Zufelt. 39% of Zufelt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Zufelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zufelt 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Zufelt. 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 749 military records available for the last name Zufelt. For the veterans among your Zufelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zufelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Zufelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zufelt in 1962 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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