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Darfield Family History

Darfield Surname Meaning

from Darfield (WR Yorks).

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


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Where is the Darfield family from?

You can see how Darfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Darfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Darfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Darfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Darfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darfield 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 Darfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darfield. 100% of Darfield 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 417 census records available for the last name Darfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darfield 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Darfield. 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 26 military records available for the last name Darfield. For the veterans among your Darfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darfield lifespan?

Average Darfield life expectancy in 1996 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darfield 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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