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Hield Family History

Hield Surname Meaning

see Heald.

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


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Where is the Hield family from?

You can see how Hield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Hield families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Worsted Manufacturer and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hield. 50% of Hield men worked as a Worsted Manufacturer and 35% of Hield women worked as a Private Means. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hield were Yam Merchant Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Worsted Manufacturer
    50%
  • Yam Merchant Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    35%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    35%
  • Married Woman
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hield 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Hield. 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 401 military records available for the last name Hield. For the veterans among your Hield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hield in 1967 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

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