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Tomfeld Family History

Tomfeld 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: Hosfeld, Imfeld, Tafel, Rumfelt, Bonfield, Feld, Topel, Kornfeld

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Where is the Tomfeld family from?

You can see how Tomfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomfeld family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomfeld's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Tomfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomfeld 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tomfeld. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tomfeld. For the veterans among your Tomfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Tomfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tomfeld in 1971 was 87, and 79 in 2002.

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