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Atfield Family History

Atfield Surname Meaning

see Attfield.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Atfield family from?

You can see how Atfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Atfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Atfield families living in Surrey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Atfield's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Atfield families in 1891.
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What did your Atfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Atfield. 38% of Atfield men worked as a Coal Hewer Heavy Worker and 83% of Atfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Atfield were Colliery Hewer and House Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Heavy Worker
    38%
  • Gardener
    38%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Railway Clerk
    4%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Atfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atfield 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Atfield. 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 342 military records available for the last name Atfield. For the veterans among your Atfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Atfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Atfield in 1963 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atfield 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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