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Churchfield Family History

Churchfield Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): habitational name from Churchfield Copse in Bosham (Sussex) or possibly from Churchfield Farm in Benefield (Northamptonshire); otherwise a topographic name denoting someone who lived ‘(by the) church field’.

Middle English chirche + feld.

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


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Where is the Churchfield family from?

You can see how Churchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Churchfield families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Churchfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Churchfield families in 1891.
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What did your Churchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Churchfield. 100% of Churchfield men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Churchfield 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Churchfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Churchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchfield 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Churchfield. 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 374 military records available for the last name Churchfield. For the veterans among your Churchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchfield lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Churchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Churchfield in 1951 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Churchfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churchfield 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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