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Berfeld Family History

Berfeld 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: Berfield, Bergfeld, Bernfeld, Merfeld, Berwald, Barfield, Belfield

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Where is the Berfeld family from?

You can see how Berfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Berfeld families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Berfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Berfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berfeld 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Berfeld. 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 10 military records available for the last name Berfeld. For the veterans among your Berfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berfeld lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Berfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Berfeld in 1978 was 78, and 61 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berfeld 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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