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Clarfeld Family History

Clarfeld 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: Clare, Carnell, Clavel, Cardell, Saalfeld, Carrel, Barfield, Caufield

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Where is the Clarfeld family from?

You can see how Clarfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Clarfeld families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clarfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clarfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clarfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clarfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Clarfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarfeld 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Clarfeld. 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 33 military records available for the last name Clarfeld. For the veterans among your Clarfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarfeld lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Clarfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Clarfeld in 1972 was 82, and 73 in 2003.

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