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Summerfeldt Family History

Summerfeldt 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: Sommerfeldt, Sommerfeld, Summerfield, Summerford, Sommerfield

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Where is the Summerfeldt family from?

You can see how Summerfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summerfeldt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Summerfeldt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Summerfeldt families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Summerfeldt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Summerfeldt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Summerfeldt 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 Summerfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Summerfeldt. 100% of Summerfeldt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Summerfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Summerfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Summerfeldt 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Summerfeldt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Summerfeldt. For the veterans among your Summerfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summerfeldt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Summerfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Summerfeldt in 1974 was 79, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Summerfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Summerfeldt 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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