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Herdtfelder Family History

Herdtfelder 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: Herzfeld, Heidbreder, Hertzler, Hertler, Helder, Herder, Heidecker

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Where is the Herdtfelder family from?

You can see how Herdtfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herdtfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Herdtfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Herdtfelder families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Herdtfelder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Herdtfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herdtfelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Herdtfelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Herdtfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herdtfelder 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Herdtfelder. 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 72 military records available for the last name Herdtfelder. For the veterans among your Herdtfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herdtfelder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Herdtfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Herdtfelder in 1974 was 91, and 32 in 1999.

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