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Roenfeld Family History

Roenfeld 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: Rosenfeld, Rozenfeld, Kornfeld, Rehfeld, Greenfeld, Dornfeld

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Where is the Roenfeld family from?

You can see how Roenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Roenfeld families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Roenfeld's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roenfeld. 60% of Roenfeld men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Roenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenfeld 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Roenfeld. 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 20 military records available for the last name Roenfeld. For the veterans among your Roenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roenfeld in 1964 was 57, and 75 in 2003.

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