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Greenfelder Family History

Greenfelder 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: Greenfeld, Greenfield, Greenberger, Kleinfelder, Greenamyer

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Where is the Greenfelder family from?

You can see how Greenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenfelder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Greenfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Greenfelder families living in Ohio. This was about 39% of all the recorded Greenfelder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Greenfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Greenfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Greenfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Greenfelder. 50% of Greenfelder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Greenfelder women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Greenfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Greenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenfelder 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Greenfelder. 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 170 military records available for the last name Greenfelder. For the veterans among your Greenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenfelder lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Greenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Greenfelder in 1950 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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