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Ihlefield Family History

Ihlefield 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: Ihlenfeld, Sheffield, Delafield, Wakefield, Hatfield, Belfield

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

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ihlefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlefield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ihlefield. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Ihlefield. For the veterans among your Ihlefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlefield lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Ihlefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ihlefield in 1974 was 76, and 59 in 1987.

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