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Lefeld Family History

Lefeld 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: Feld, Rehfeld, Leed, Neufeld, Level, Levell, Leffel, Lebold, Neeld

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Where is the Lefeld family from?

You can see how Lefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lefeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Lefeld families living in Iowa. This was about 76% of all the recorded Lefeld's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Lefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lefeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Lefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lefeld 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Lefeld. 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 43 military records available for the last name Lefeld. For the veterans among your Lefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lefeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lefeld in 1966 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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