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Fieldstead Family History

Fieldstead 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: Kierstead, Fjelstad, Milstead, Hillstead, Feldstein, Halstead

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Where is the Fieldstead family from?

You can see how Fieldstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieldstead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fieldstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Fieldstead families living in Cheshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fieldstead's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fieldstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fieldstead 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 Fieldstead ancestors do for a living?

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

What Fieldstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Fieldstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieldstead 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Fieldstead. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fieldstead. For the veterans among your Fieldstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieldstead lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Fieldstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fieldstead in 1989 was 73, and 73 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fieldstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fieldstead 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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