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Neufield Family History

Neufield 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: Neufeld, Newfield, Caufield, Belfield, Kenfield, Enfield, Berfield

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Where is the Neufield family from?

You can see how Neufield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neufield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neufield families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Neufield families living in Texas. This was about 55% of all the recorded Neufield's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Neufield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neufield 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 Neufield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neufield. 43% of Neufield men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Neufield women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Neufield were Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Neufield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Neufield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neufield 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Neufield. 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 49 military records available for the last name Neufield. For the veterans among your Neufield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neufield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Neufield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Neufield in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neufield 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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