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Macefield Family History

Macefield Surname Meaning

see Masefield.

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


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Where is the Macefield family from?

You can see how Macefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macefield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Macefield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Macefield families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Macefield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macefield families in 1891.
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What did your Macefield 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 Macefield. 50% of Macefield men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Macefield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macefield were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

What Macefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macefield 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Macefield. 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 176 military records available for the last name Macefield. For the veterans among your Macefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macefield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Macefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macefield in 1963 was 71, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macefield 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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