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Weisfeld Family History

Weisfeld Name Meaning

German: topographic name from a field name composed of Middle High German wīz ‘white’ + feld ‘open country’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German weiss ‘white’ + Feld ‘field’.

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


Similar surnames: Weinfeld, Steinfeld, Weisser, Herzfeld, Weisbrod, Neufeld, Binsfeld

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Where is the Weisfeld family from?

You can see how Weisfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Weisfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Weisfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Weisfeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weisfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Weisfeld. 100% of Weisfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weisfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisfeld 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Weisfeld. 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 282 military records available for the last name Weisfeld. For the veterans among your Weisfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisfeld lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weisfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Weisfeld in 1955 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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