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Harrifeld Family History

Harrifeld 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: Harried, Harreld, Harrier, Barfield, Garfield, Hatfield, Hairfield

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Where is the Harrifeld family from?

You can see how Harrifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrifeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Harrifeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Harrifeld families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrifeld's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Harrifeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harrifeld 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 Harrifeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Harrifeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Harrifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrifeld 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harrifeld. 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 4 military records available for the last name Harrifeld. For the veterans among your Harrifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrifeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Harrifeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Harrifeld in 1966 was 80, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harrifeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrifeld 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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