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Alsfeld Family History

Alsfeld 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: Hosfeld, Hausfeld, Mansfield, Halstead, Anselm, Anstead, Feld

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Where is the Alsfeld family from?

You can see how Alsfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alsfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Alsfeld families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Alsfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alsfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alsfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Alsfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsfeld 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Alsfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Alsfeld. For the veterans among your Alsfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Alsfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alsfeld in 1966 was 76, and 96 in 2000.

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