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Misfeldt Family History

Misfeldt Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived by a swampy area of open country from a Middle Low German word for ‘swamp’ + velt ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Misfeldt family from?

You can see how Misfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Misfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Misfeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Misfeldt families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Misfeldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Misfeldt families in 1880.
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What did your Misfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Misfeldt. 30% of Misfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Misfeldt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Misfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Misfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Misfeldt 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Misfeldt. 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 309 military records available for the last name Misfeldt. For the veterans among your Misfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Misfeldt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Misfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Misfeldt in 1954 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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