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Fifeld Family History

Fifeld 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: Field, Fifield, Feld, Fife, Fields, Fidel, Fifer, Nield, Imfeld

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Where is the Fifeld family from?

You can see how Fifeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fifeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fifeld families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Fifeld families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fifeld's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fifeld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fifeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Fifeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fifeld 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Fifeld. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fifeld. For the veterans among your Fifeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fifeld lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Fifeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fifeld in 1964 was 68, and 63 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fifeld 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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