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Perfield Family History

Perfield 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: Berfield, Penfield, Overfield, Barfield, Garfield, Belfield, Burfield

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Where is the Perfield family from?

You can see how Perfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Perfield families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Perfield's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Perfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perfield 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 Perfield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Perfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Perfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perfield 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Perfield. 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 80 military records available for the last name Perfield. For the veterans among your Perfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Perfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Perfield in 1962 was 94, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perfield 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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