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Masefield Family History

Masefield Surname Meaning

From Madresfield (Worcs) which is recorded as Madresfeld in the 12th century, Matysfyld in 1522 and Matchfield in 1597. The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Mǣðhere (genitive Mǣðheres) + Old English feld ‘open country’.

Occasionally, a variant of Mansfield.

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


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Where is the Masefield family from?

You can see how Masefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Masefield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Masefield families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Masefield's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Masefield families in 1891.
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What did your Masefield 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 Masefield. 100% of Masefield men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Masefield 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Under Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 509 immigration records available for the last name Masefield. 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 339 military records available for the last name Masefield. For the veterans among your Masefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masefield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Masefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Masefield in 1963 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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