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Moorfield Family History

Moorfield Surname Meaning

From Morville (Shrops) which is recorded as Mamerfeld in the 12th century Momerefeld in 1255 and Morfelde in 146.

The place-name derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English feld ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Moorfield family from?

You can see how Moorfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moorfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Moorfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 82 Moorfield families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Moorfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Moorfield families in 1891.
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What did your Moorfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Moorfield. 60% of Moorfield men worked as a Bricklayer and 90% of Moorfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Moorfield were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Tailoress Machinist
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Moorfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moorfield 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Moorfield. 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 324 military records available for the last name Moorfield. For the veterans among your Moorfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moorfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Moorfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Moorfield in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moorfield 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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