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Herzfeld Family History

Herzfeld Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Herzfeld or Herzfelde mostly in northern German. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Herz ‘heart’ + Feld ‘field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sternfeld, Neufeld, Herzberg, Weisfeld, Kornfeld, Weinfeld, Rehfeld

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Where is the Herzfeld family from?

You can see how Herzfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Herzfeld families living in Alabama. This was about 31% of all the recorded Herzfeld's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Herzfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herzfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herzfeld. 64% of Herzfeld men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Herzfeld women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herzfeld were Manager and Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    64%
  • Lawyer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herzfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzfeld 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herzfeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herzfeld. For the veterans among your Herzfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzfeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Herzfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herzfeld in 1957 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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