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Arfield Family History

Arfield Surname 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: Barfield, Garfield, Armfield, Orfield, Warfield, Field, Caufield

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Where is the Arfield family from?

You can see how Arfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Arfield families living in Suffolk. This was about 83% of all the recorded Arfield's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Arfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Arfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Arfield. 100% of Arfield 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 356 census records available for the last name Arfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arfield 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Arfield. 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 22 military records available for the last name Arfield. For the veterans among your Arfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Arfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Arfield in 1967 was 65, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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