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Kummerfeld Family History

Kummerfeld 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: Sommerfeld, Summerfield, Summerford, Kummerer, Kammerzell, Merfeld

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Where is the Kummerfeld family from?

You can see how Kummerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kummerfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kummerfeld families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kummerfeld family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kummerfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kummerfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kummerfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kummerfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kummerfeld. 100% of Kummerfeld 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 460 census records available for the last name Kummerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kummerfeld 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Kummerfeld. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kummerfeld. For the veterans among your Kummerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kummerfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kummerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kummerfeld in 1965 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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