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Bluefield Family History

Bluefield 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: Benefield, Burfield, Brumfield, Barefield, Bloomfield, Bonfield

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Where is the Bluefield family from?

You can see how Bluefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bluefield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bluefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bluefield families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bluefield's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Bluefield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bluefield 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 Bluefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bluefield. 100% of Bluefield 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 Bluefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Bluefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bluefield 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bluefield. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bluefield. For the veterans among your Bluefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bluefield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Bluefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bluefield in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bluefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bluefield 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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