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Ihlefeldt Family History

Ihlefeldt 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: Ihlenfeldt, Bielefeldt, Ihlenfeld, Hofeldt, Seefeldt, Bielefeld

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Where is the Ihlefeldt family from?

You can see how Ihlefeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihlefeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ihlefeldt families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ihlefeldt's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ihlefeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihlefeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ihlefeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ihlefeldt. 100% of Ihlefeldt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Ihlefeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlefeldt 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ihlefeldt. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ihlefeldt. For the veterans among your Ihlefeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlefeldt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ihlefeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ihlefeldt in 1971 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

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