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Greenfeld Family History

Greenfeld Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Grünfeld (see Grunfeld) or of its Jewish cognate Grinfeld.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Greenfeld family from?

You can see how Greenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Greenfeld families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Greenfeld's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Greenfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Greenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Greenfeld. 100% of Greenfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Greenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenfeld 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Greenfeld. 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 453 military records available for the last name Greenfeld. For the veterans among your Greenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenfeld lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Greenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Greenfeld in 1953 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenfeld 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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