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Seefeldt Family History

Seefeldt Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Seefeld from Middle High German sē ‘lake’ + velt ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Seefeldt family from?

You can see how Seefeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefeldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Seefeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Seefeldt families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Seefeldt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Seefeldt families in 1891.
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What did your Seefeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seefeldt. 29% of Seefeldt men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Seefeldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seefeldt were Laborer and Help On Farm.

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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
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Help On Farm
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Seefeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefeldt 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Seefeldt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seefeldt. For the veterans among your Seefeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefeldt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Seefeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Seefeldt in 1948 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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