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Neifeld Family History

Neifeld 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: Neufeld, Rehfeld, Weisfeld, Weinfeld, Newfield, Reinfeld, Neeld

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Where is the Neifeld family from?

You can see how Neifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neifeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neifeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Neifeld family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Neifeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neifeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neifeld 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 Neifeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Neifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neifeld 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Neifeld. 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 78 military records available for the last name Neifeld. For the veterans among your Neifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neifeld lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Neifeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Neifeld in 1953 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neifeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neifeld 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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