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Rumfelt Family History

Rumfelt Name Meaning

Altered form of German Rumfeld: from Middle Low German rüm- ‘to clear (land)’ + feld ‘open country field’ a topographic name or possibly a metonymic occupational name for someone engaged in clearing woodland. The surname Rumfeld is rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Zufelt, Grumet, Grunfeld, Rammel, Umbel, Rudell, Kuffel, Felt, Rummel

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Where is the Rumfelt family from?

You can see how Rumfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rumfelt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rumfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rumfelt families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rumfelt's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Rumfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rumfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rumfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinning Room were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rumfelt. 40% of Rumfelt men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rumfelt women worked as a Spinning Room. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rumfelt were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Weave Room
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinning Room
    29%
  • Weave Room
    15%
  • Winder
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rumfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rumfelt 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rumfelt. 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 934 military records available for the last name Rumfelt. For the veterans among your Rumfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rumfelt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rumfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rumfelt in 1957 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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