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Herfel Family History

Herfel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Herpel

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


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Where is the Herfel family from?

You can see how Herfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herfel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Herfel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Herfel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Herfel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herfel families in 1891.
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What did your Herfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herfel. 44% of Herfel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Herfel women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herfel were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Herfel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Herfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herfel 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Herfel. 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 198 military records available for the last name Herfel. For the veterans among your Herfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herfel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Herfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Herfel in 1958 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herfel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herfel 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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