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Derfeld Family History

Derfeld 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: Denfeld, Merfeld, Rehfeld, Herzfeld, Neufeld, Dornfeld, Werfel

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Where is the Derfeld family from?

You can see how Derfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Derfeld family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Derfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Derfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derfeld 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 Derfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Derfeld. 100% of Derfeld women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Derfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfeld 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Derfeld. 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 3 military records available for the last name Derfeld. For the veterans among your Derfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Derfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Derfeld in 1965 was 82, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derfeld 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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