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Thornfeldt Family History

Thornfeldt 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: Kornfeld, Hofeldt, Thornell, Dornfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Shoenfelt

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Where is the Thornfeldt family from?

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

What did your Thornfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Thornfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornfeldt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Thornfeldt. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thornfeldt. For the veterans among your Thornfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornfeldt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Thornfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thornfeldt in 1975 was 61, and 82 in 1997.

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