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Nanfeldt Family History

Nanfeldt 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: Affeldt, Langfeldt, Neufeldt, Hofeldt, Banfield, Canfield, Neufeld

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Where is the Nanfeldt family from?

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

What did your Nanfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Nanfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanfeldt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Nanfeldt. 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 35 military records available for the last name Nanfeldt. For the veterans among your Nanfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanfeldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Nanfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Nanfeldt in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 1999.

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