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Headfield Family History

Headfield 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: Hadfield, Hatfield, Bradfield, Padfield, Bearfield, Redfield

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Where is the Headfield family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Headfield 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 Headfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Headfield. 100% of Headfield men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Headfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Headfield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Headfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Headfield. For the veterans among your Headfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Headfield lifespan?

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