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Adfield Family History

Adfield 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: Padfield, Hadfield, Field, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Byfield

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Where is the Adfield family from?

You can see how Adfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Adfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Adfield families living in Sussex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Adfield's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Adfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Adfield 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 Adfield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Adfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Adfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adfield 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Adfield. 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 35 military records available for the last name Adfield. For the veterans among your Adfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adfield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Adfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Adfield in 1971 was 72, and 14 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Adfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adfield 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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