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Ersfeldt Family History

Ersfeldt 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: Misfeldt, Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Herzfeld, Weisfeld, Affeldt, Seefeldt

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Where is the Ersfeldt family from?

You can see how Ersfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ersfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ersfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ersfeldt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ersfeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ersfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ersfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ersfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Ersfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ersfeldt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ersfeldt. 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 military records available for the last name Ersfeldt. For the veterans among your Ersfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ersfeldt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Ersfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ersfeldt in 1978 was 78, and 60 in 1991.

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