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Affeldt Name Meaning

North German: topographic name for a person living in a distant area of open country, from Middle Low German af ‘away’, ‘off’ + velt ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Hofeldt, Misfeldt, Feld, Zufelt, Seefeldt, Felde, Fields, Imfeld

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Where is the Affeldt family from?

You can see how Affeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Affeldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Affeldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Affeldt families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Affeldt's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Affeldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Affeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Affeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Affeldt. 33% of Affeldt men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Affeldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Affeldt were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Affeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Affeldt 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Affeldt. 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 853 military records available for the last name Affeldt. For the veterans among your Affeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Affeldt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Affeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Affeldt in 1952 was 23, and 79 in 2004.

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