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Berfield Family History

Berfield Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Burghfield in Berkshire named from Old English beorg ‘hill’ + feld ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Berfield family from?

You can see how Berfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Berfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Berfield families living in Suffolk. This was about 24% of all the recorded Berfield's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Berfield families in 1891.
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What did your Berfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Berfield. 86% of Berfield 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
    86%
  • Dairy Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Berfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berfield 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Berfield. 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 361 military records available for the last name Berfield. For the veterans among your Berfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Berfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Berfield in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Berfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berfield 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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