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Seefeld Name Meaning

German: variant of Seefeldt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seefeldt, Segel, Seeger, Seewald, Shufeldt, Seebold, Neufeld, Wefel

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Where is the Seefeld family from?

You can see how Seefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Seefeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 79 Seefeld families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Seefeld's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Seefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seefeld. 40% of Seefeld men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Seefeld women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seefeld were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    30%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Seefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seefeld 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Seefeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Seefeld. For the veterans among your Seefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seefeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Seefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Seefeld in 1958 was 37, and 77 in 2004.

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