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Bayfield Family History

Bayfield Surname Meaning

from Bayfield in Norfolk itself probably from the Old English given name Bǣga + feld ‘open land’.

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


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Where is the Bayfield family from?

You can see how Bayfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Bayfield families living in Norfolk. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bayfield's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bayfield families in 1891.
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What did your Bayfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bayfield. 50% of Bayfield men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bayfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayfield were Lorry Driver and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gamekeeper
    17%
  • Solicitor
    17%
  • Lorry Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bayfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayfield 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 902 immigration records available for the last name Bayfield. 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 683 military records available for the last name Bayfield. For the veterans among your Bayfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bayfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bayfield in 1967 was 86, and 100 in 2004.

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