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Harfield Family History

Harfield Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Harefield in Middlesex the name of which is derived from Old English here ‘army’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Harfield family from?

You can see how Harfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Harfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 341 Harfield families living in Hampshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Harfield's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Harfield families in 1891.
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What did your Harfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harfield. 13% of Harfield men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Harfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harfield were Carpenter and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Cowman
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Harfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harfield 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Harfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Harfield. For the veterans among your Harfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harfield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Harfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Harfield in 1961 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harfield 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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