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Morfeld Family History

Morfeld 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, Hosfeld, Morell, Morel, Corfield, Mortell

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Where is the Morfeld family from?

You can see how Morfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Morfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Morfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Morfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Morfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morfeld 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 Morfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Morfeld. 46% of Morfeld 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
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Morfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Morfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morfeld 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Morfeld. 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 89 military records available for the last name Morfeld. For the veterans among your Morfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Morfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Morfeld in 1963 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Morfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morfeld 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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