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Kanfeld Family History

Kanfeld 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: Kornfeld, Banfield, Kandel, Canfield, Kenfield, Denfeld, Kronfeld

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Where is the Kanfeld family from?

You can see how Kanfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kanfeld family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanfeld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kanfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanfeld 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 93 census records available for the last name Kanfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanfeld 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kanfeld. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kanfeld. For the veterans among your Kanfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanfeld lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Kanfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanfeld in 1985 was 77, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kanfeld 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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