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Donfeld Family History

Donfeld Name 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: Dornfeld, Denfeld, Bonfield, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Dunfield, Kronfeld

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Where is the Donfeld family from?

You can see how Donfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donfeld families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Donfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Donfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donfeld 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Donfeld. 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 Donfeld. For the veterans among your Donfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donfeld lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Donfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Donfeld in 1979 was 68, and 76 in 1990.

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