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Hunfeld Family History

Hunfeld 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, Grunfeld, Hausfeld, Denfeld, Huenefeld, Dunfield, Hunkele

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Where is the Hunfeld family from?

You can see how Hunfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hunfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hunfeld families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hunfeld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hunfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hunfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hunfeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hunfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hunfeld 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Hunfeld. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hunfeld. For the veterans among your Hunfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hunfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Hunfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hunfeld in 1967 was 79, and 82 in 1999.

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