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Firfield Family History

Firfield 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: Fifield, Fairfield, Winfield, Barfield, Garfield, Infield, Hairfield

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Where is the Firfield family from?

You can see how Firfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Firfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Firfield family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Firfield's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Firfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Firfield 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 151 census records available for the last name Firfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Firfield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Firfield. For the veterans among your Firfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firfield lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Firfield

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