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Vakefield Family History

Vakefield 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: Wakefield, Brakefield, Lacefield, Barefield, Mansfield, Barfield

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Where is the Vakefield family from?

You can see how Vakefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakefield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vakefield family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vakefield's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Vakefield families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vakefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakefield 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vakefield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vakefield. For the veterans among your Vakefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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