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Ilenfeld Family History

Ilenfeld 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, Kleinfeld, Denfeld, Ihlenfeldt, Edenfield, Penfold

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Where is the Ilenfeld family from?

You can see how Ilenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ilenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ilenfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ilenfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ilenfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ilenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ilenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ilenfeld 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ilenfeld. 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 Ilenfeld. For the veterans among your Ilenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ilenfeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Ilenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ilenfeld in 1964 was 78, and 69 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ilenfeld 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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