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Ersfeld Family History

Ersfeld 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: Hosfeld, Herzfeld, Weisfeld, Bergfeld, Bernfeld, Merfeld, Feld

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Where is the Ersfeld family from?

You can see how Ersfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ersfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ersfeld's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ersfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ersfeld. 100% of Ersfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ersfeld women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Ersfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Ersfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersfeld 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ersfeld. 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 93 military records available for the last name Ersfeld. For the veterans among your Ersfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ersfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ersfeld in 1962 was 68, and 95 in 2004.

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