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Lilenfeld Family History

Lilenfeld 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, Wiesenfeld, Langenfeld, Greenfeld, Blumenfeld

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Where is the Lilenfeld family from?

You can see how Lilenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lilenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lilenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Lilenfeld family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Lilenfeld's in USA. California had the highest population of Lilenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lilenfeld 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 102 census records available for the last name Lilenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lilenfeld 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Lilenfeld. 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 15 military records available for the last name Lilenfeld. For the veterans among your Lilenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lilenfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lilenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lilenfeld in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lilenfeld 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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