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Chenfeld Family History

Chenfeld 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: Schoenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Denfeld, Schonfeld, Ihlenfeld, Edenfield

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Where is the Chenfeld family from?

You can see how Chenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chenfeld family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenfeld 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 15 census records available for the last name Chenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenfeld 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chenfeld. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chenfeld. For the veterans among your Chenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenfeld lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Chenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chenfeld in 1989 was 89, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenfeld 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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