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Gurfield Family History

Gurfield 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: Garfield, Burfield, Barfield, Corfield, Orfield, Warfield, Duffield

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Where is the Gurfield family from?

You can see how Gurfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurfield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gurfield families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gurfield family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gurfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurfield 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 Gurfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmworker
    100%

What Gurfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Gurfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurfield 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Gurfield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gurfield. For the veterans among your Gurfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurfield lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Gurfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gurfield in 1981 was 85, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurfield 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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