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Hamfeldt Family History

Hamfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Affeldt, Hamel, Rumfelt, Hatfield, Hosfeld, Hammel, Hamiel

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Where is the Hamfeldt family from?

You can see how Hamfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hamfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hamfeldt family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hamfeldt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hamfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hamfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hamfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Hamfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hamfeldt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hamfeldt. 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 52 military records available for the last name Hamfeldt. For the veterans among your Hamfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hamfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hamfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hamfeldt in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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