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Canfeld Family History

Canfeld 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: Canfield, Caufield, Banfield, Cancel, Canela, Canell, Candela, Canuel

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Where is the Canfeld family from?

You can see how Canfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Canfeld families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Canfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Canfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canfeld 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canfeld 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canfeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canfeld. For the veterans among your Canfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canfeld lifespan?

Average Canfeld life expectancy in 1987 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canfeld 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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