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Fielders Family History

Fielders 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: Fielder, Fields, Fildes, Felder, Selders, Fielden, Fedders, Frieders

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Where is the Fielders family from?

You can see how Fielders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fielders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fielders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Fielders families living in Sussex. This was about 61% of all the recorded Fielders's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fielders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fielders 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 Fielders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fielders. 100% of Fielders 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fielders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fielders 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Fielders. 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 Fielders. For the veterans among your Fielders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fielders lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Fielders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fielders in 1956 was 30, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fielders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fielders 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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