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Barefiel Family History

Barefiel 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: Barefield, Barfield, Barnfield, Bargiel, Hartfiel, Benefiel, Bartel

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Where is the Barefiel family from?

You can see how Barefiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barefiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Barefiel family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Barefiel's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Barefiel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Barefiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barefiel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Barefiel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Barefiel. For the veterans among your Barefiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barefiel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Barefiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Barefiel in 1966 was 83, and 88 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barefiel 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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