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Kerfeld Family History

Kerfeld 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: Merfeld, Kornfeld, Kernell, Rehfeld, Herzfeld, Neufeld, Kenfield

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Where is the Kerfeld family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerfeld 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 Kerfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Private were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerfeld. 63% of Kerfeld men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kerfeld women worked as a Private. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerfeld were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Private
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kerfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Kerfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerfeld 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kerfeld. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kerfeld. For the veterans among your Kerfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kerfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kerfeld in 1967 was 82, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerfeld 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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