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Delfeld Family History

Delfeld 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: Denfeld, Delafield, Belfield, Rehfeld, Neufeld, Merfeld, Seefeld

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Where is the Delfeld family from?

You can see how Delfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Delfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Delfeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Delfeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Delfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Delfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delfeld. 100% of Delfeld men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Delfeld women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Delfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Delfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delfeld 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Delfeld. 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 40 military records available for the last name Delfeld. For the veterans among your Delfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delfeld lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Delfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Delfeld in 1970 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Delfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delfeld 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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