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Maefield Family History

Maefield 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: Mayfield, Maxfield, Mansfield, Wakefield, Barfield, Caufield

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Where is the Maefield family from?

You can see how Maefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maefield family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Maefield families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Maefield family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Maefield's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Maefield families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Maefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maefield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Maefield. 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 11 military records available for the last name Maefield. For the veterans among your Maefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maefield lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Maefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Maefield in 1979 was 75, and 54 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maefield 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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