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Dierenfeld Family History

Dierenfeld 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: Wiesenfeld, Bienenfeld, Wiedenfeld, Sternfeld, Greenfeld, Ehrenfeld

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Where is the Dierenfeld family from?

You can see how Dierenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dierenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dierenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Dierenfeld families living in Iowa. This was about 68% of all the recorded Dierenfeld's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dierenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dierenfeld 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 Dierenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dierenfeld. 38% of Dierenfeld men 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

  • Farm Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Dierenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Dierenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dierenfeld 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dierenfeld. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dierenfeld. For the veterans among your Dierenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dierenfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dierenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dierenfeld in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dierenfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dierenfeld 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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