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Ihlenfield Family History

Ihlenfield 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, Ihlenfeldt, Edenfield, Sheffield, Greenfield, Infield

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Where is the Ihlenfield family from?

You can see how Ihlenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihlenfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ihlenfield family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ihlenfield's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Ihlenfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ihlenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ihlenfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ihlenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihlenfield 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 Ihlenfield. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ihlenfield. For the veterans among your Ihlenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihlenfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Ihlenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ihlenfield in 1967 was 62, and 63 in 1994.

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