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Ihlefeld Family History

Ihlefeld 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: Ihlenfeld, Bielefeld, Ihlenfeldt, Hosfeld, Ehrenfeld, Theesfeld

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Where is the Ihlefeld family from?

You can see how Ihlefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihlefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihlefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ihlefeld families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihlefeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ihlefeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Ihlefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlefeld 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ihlefeld. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ihlefeld. For the veterans among your Ihlefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlefeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ihlefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ihlefeld in 1965 was 56, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihlefeld 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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