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Desfield Family History

Desfield 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: Edenfield, Delafield, Belfield, Westfield, Hosfield, Deshields

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Where is the Desfield family from?

You can see how Desfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Desfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Desfield families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Desfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Desfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Desfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Desfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desfield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Desfield. 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 military records available for the last name Desfield. For the veterans among your Desfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desfield lifespan?

Average Desfield life expectancy in 1968 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desfield 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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