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Emfield Family History

Emfield 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: Enfield, Field, Byfield, Belfield, Fifield, Cofield, Infield

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Where is the Emfield family from?

You can see how Emfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Emfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Emfield family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Emfield's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Emfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emfield 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 Emfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emfield. 39% of Emfield men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Switchman
    16%

What Emfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Emfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emfield 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 Emfield. 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 60 military records available for the last name Emfield. For the veterans among your Emfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Emfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Emfield in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Emfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Emfield 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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