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Hanfeld Family History

Hanfeld 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: Hatfield, Banfield, Hosfeld, Canfield, Hanford, Handel, Hansel

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Where is the Hanfeld family from?

You can see how Hanfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanfeld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Hanfeld families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hanfeld's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hanfeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanfeld 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 Hanfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanfeld. 37% of Hanfeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Owner
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

What Hanfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Hanfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanfeld 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Hanfeld. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hanfeld. For the veterans among your Hanfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Hanfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hanfeld in 1971 was 78, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanfeld 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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