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Lerchenfeld Family History

Lerchenfeld 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: Lichtenfeld, Gerstenfeld, Schoenfeld, Langenfeld, Greenfeld

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Lerchenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lerchenfeld 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Lerchenfeld. 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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There are 831 military records available for the last name Lerchenfeld. For the veterans among your Lerchenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lerchenfeld lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Lerchenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lerchenfeld in 1975 was 72, and 53 in 2000.

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