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Malfeld Family History

Malfeld 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: Saalfeld, Mayfield, Salkeld, Mattfeld, Maxfield, Merfeld, Mansell

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Where is the Malfeld family from?

You can see how Malfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Malfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Malfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Malfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Malfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Malfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Malfeld 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 Malfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Malfeld. 100% of Malfeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Malfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Malfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Malfeld 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Malfeld. 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 16 military records available for the last name Malfeld. For the veterans among your Malfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Malfeld lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Malfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Malfeld in 1959 was 43, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Malfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Malfeld 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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