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Scurfield Family History

Scurfield Surname Meaning

see Scourfield.

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


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Where is the Scurfield family from?

You can see how Scurfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scurfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scurfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Scurfield families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Scurfield's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Scurfield families in 1891.
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What did your Scurfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brick Setter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scurfield. 34% of Scurfield men worked as a Brick Setter and 85% of Scurfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scurfield were Police Constable and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Brick Setter
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Police Constable
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Scurfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scurfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scurfield 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Scurfield. 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 249 military records available for the last name Scurfield. For the veterans among your Scurfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scurfield lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Scurfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scurfield in 1959 was 57, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scurfield 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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