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Shirfield Family History

Shirfield Surname Meaning

see Sherfield.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shirfield family from?

You can see how Shirfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shirfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Shirfield families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shirfield's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shirfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shirfield 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 Shirfield 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 Shirfield. 50% of Shirfield men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Shirfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shirfield were Game Keeper and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Game Keeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Shirfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Shirfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirfield 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Shirfield. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shirfield. For the veterans among your Shirfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirfield lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Shirfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shirfield in 1978 was 86, and 99 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shirfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirfield 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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