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Barefield Family History

Barefield Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire and Berkshire): variant of Barfield.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barefield family from?

You can see how Barefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Barefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Barefield families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Barefield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barefield families in 1891.
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What did your Barefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barefield. 72% of Barefield men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Barefield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barefield were Gardener and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    72%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Barefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barefield 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Barefield. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Barefield. For the veterans among your Barefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barefield lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Barefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barefield in 1950 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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