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Misfeld Family History

Misfeld 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: Misfeldt, Hosfeld, Binsfeld, Weisfeld, Miskell, Imfeld, Missel

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Where is the Misfeld family from?

You can see how Misfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Misfeld families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Misfeld's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Misfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Misfeld 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 Misfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Misfeld. 100% of Misfeld 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 Misfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Misfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misfeld 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Misfeld. 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 19 military records available for the last name Misfeld. For the veterans among your Misfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misfeld lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Misfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Misfeld in 1977 was 78, and 74 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Misfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Misfeld 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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