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Hertzfeldt Family History

Hertzfeldt 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: Herzfeld, Hetzel, Hofeldt, Berthelot, Hartfield, Neuenfeldt, Herfel

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Where is the Hertzfeldt family from?

You can see how Hertzfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertzfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertzfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hertzfeldt families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hertzfeldt's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hertzfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertzfeldt 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 Hertzfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hertzfeldt. 46% of Hertzfeldt 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
    46%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Hertzfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Hertzfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertzfeldt 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Hertzfeldt. 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 118 military records available for the last name Hertzfeldt. For the veterans among your Hertzfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertzfeldt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hertzfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hertzfeldt in 1956 was 45, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertzfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertzfeldt 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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