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Heathfield Family History

Heathfield Surname Meaning

From Heathfield (Sussex) or topographic for a dweller ‘on the heathland’ from Middle English heth ha(i)th hoth + feld (Old English hǣð + feld).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heathfield family from?

You can see how Heathfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heathfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Heathfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 138 Heathfield families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heathfield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Heathfield families in 1891.
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What did your Heathfield 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 Heathfield. 16% of Heathfield men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Heathfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heathfield were Milk Roundsman and Domestic Duties.

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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
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    8%
  • Milk Roundsman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Heathfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heathfield 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Heathfield. 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 634 military records available for the last name Heathfield. For the veterans among your Heathfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heathfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heathfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heathfield in 1964 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heathfield 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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