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Alfield Family History

Alfield 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: Field, Alfred, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Byfield, Mayfield

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Where is the Alfield family from?

You can see how Alfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Alfield families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alfield's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Alfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Alfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alfield 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Alfield. 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 29 military records available for the last name Alfield. For the veterans among your Alfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alfield lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Alfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alfield in 1980 was 76, and 90 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alfield 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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