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Auerfeld Family History

Auerfeld 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: Bauersfeld, Merfeld, Overfield, Rehfeld, Burfield, Sternfeld

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Where is the Auerfeld family from?

You can see how Auerfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auerfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Auerfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Auerfeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Auerfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Auerfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Auerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auerfeld 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Auerfeld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Auerfeld. For the veterans among your Auerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auerfeld lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Auerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Auerfeld in 1987 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auerfeld 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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