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Herzfeld Family History

Herzfeld Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several places called Herzfeld or Herzfelde mostly in northern German.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Herz ‘heart’ + Feld ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Herzfeld family from?

You can see how Herzfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herzfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Herzfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Herzfeld families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Herzfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herzfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herzfeld 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 Herzfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Herzfeld. 50% of Herzfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herzfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herzfeld 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Herzfeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herzfeld. For the veterans among your Herzfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herzfeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Herzfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Herzfeld in 1957 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herzfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herzfeld 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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