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Camfield Family History

Camfield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Canfield.

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


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Where is the Camfield family from?

You can see how Camfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Camfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Camfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 110 Camfield families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Camfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Camfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Camfield 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 Camfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Invalid and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Camfield. 50% of Camfield men worked as an Invalid and 73% of Camfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Camfield were Carpenter and Showmans Assistant.

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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

  • Invalid
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Showmans Assistant
    3%

What Camfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Camfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Camfield 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Camfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Camfield. For the veterans among your Camfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Camfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Camfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Camfield in 1962 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Camfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Camfield 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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