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Clodfelder Family History

Clodfelder Surname Meaning

Variant of Clodfelter a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clodfelder family from?

You can see how Clodfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clodfelder family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clodfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Clodfelder families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Clodfelder's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Clodfelder families in 1880.
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What did your Clodfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clodfelder. 38% of Clodfelder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clodfelder women worked as a Farm 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Clodfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Clodfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clodfelder 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Clodfelder. 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 66 military records available for the last name Clodfelder. For the veterans among your Clodfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clodfelder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Clodfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Clodfelder in 1966 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clodfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clodfelder 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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