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Derfield Family History

Derfield Surname Meaning

see Darfield. perhaps from Darfeld North Rhine-Westphalia Germany.

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


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Where is the Derfield family from?

You can see how Derfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Derfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Derfield family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Derfield's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Derfield families in 1891.
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What did your Derfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bullion Dealer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Derfield. 100% of Derfield men worked as a Bullion Dealer.

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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

  • Bullion Dealer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Derfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derfield 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Derfield. 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 30 military records available for the last name Derfield. For the veterans among your Derfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derfield lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1995, in the United States, Derfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Derfield in 1959 was 63, and 63 in 1995.

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