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Vonfeldt Family History

Vonfeldt 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: Von Feldt, Hofeldt, Bonfield, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Dornfeld, Misfeldt

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Where is the Vonfeldt family from?

You can see how Vonfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Vonfeldt families living in Kansas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vonfeldt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vonfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonfeldt 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 Vonfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vonfeldt. 50% of Vonfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Vonfeldt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vonfeldt were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Vonfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vonfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonfeldt 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Vonfeldt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Vonfeldt. For the veterans among your Vonfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vonfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vonfeldt in 1964 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonfeldt 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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