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Hunefeld Family History

Hunefeld 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: Huenefeld, Hosfeld, Benefield, Grunfeld, Binsfeld, Herzfeld, Neufeld

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Where is the Hunefeld family from?

You can see how Hunefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hunefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Hunefeld families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Hunefeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hunefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hunefeld. 100% of Hunefeld 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Hunefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunefeld 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Hunefeld. 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 492 military records available for the last name Hunefeld. For the veterans among your Hunefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunefeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hunefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hunefeld in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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