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Cofield Family History

Cofield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cockfield. In some cases also an Americanized form of German Kauffeld or Kohfeld or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Cofield family from?

You can see how Cofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cofield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Cofield families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cofield's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Cofield families in 1891.
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What did your Cofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cofield. 60% of Cofield men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cofield 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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Coal Hewer Below Heavy Worker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Cofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofield 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 664 immigration records available for the last name Cofield. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cofield. For the veterans among your Cofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofield lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cofield in 1944 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cofield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofield 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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