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Amfeld Family History

Amfeld Surname 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: Imfeld, Feld, Amsel, Apfel, Armfield, Affeldt, Amend, Amiel, Amell

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Where is the Amfeld family from?

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

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amfeld. 50% of Amfeld men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Amfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Amfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amfeld 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 Amfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Amfeld. For the veterans among your Amfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Amfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Amfeld in 1967 was 76, and 56 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amfeld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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