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Harfeld Family History

Harfeld 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: Harreld, Harold, Hartell, Harford, Harwell, Barfield, Garfield

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Where is the Harfeld family from?

You can see how Harfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Harfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Harfeld families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Harfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Harfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harfeld 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 Harfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Harfeld. 100% of Harfeld men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Harfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfeld 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Harfeld. 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 18 military records available for the last name Harfeld. For the veterans among your Harfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfeld lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Harfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Harfeld in 1973 was 62, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfeld 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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