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Neuenfeld Family History

Neuenfeld 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: Neuenfeldt, Neufeld, Edenfield, Grunfeld, Wiesenfeld, Greenfeld

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Where is the Neuenfeld family from?

You can see how Neuenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neuenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Neuenfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Neuenfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Neuenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neuenfeld 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 Neuenfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Neuenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Neuenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neuenfeld 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Neuenfeld. 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 90 military records available for the last name Neuenfeld. For the veterans among your Neuenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neuenfeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Neuenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Neuenfeld in 1965 was 78, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Neuenfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neuenfeld 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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