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Housefield Family History

Housefield 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: Hosfield, Horsfield, Hollifield, Hosfeld, Moorefield, Holderfield

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Where is the Housefield family from?

You can see how Housefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Housefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Housefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Housefield families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Housefield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Housefield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Housefield 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 Housefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Housefield. 100% of Housefield women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Housefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Housefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Housefield 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Housefield. 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 209 military records available for the last name Housefield. For the veterans among your Housefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Housefield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Housefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Housefield in 1971 was 61, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Housefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Housefield 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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