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Fileds Family History

Fileds 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: Files, Miles, Giles, Wiles, Filer, Fields, Iles, Folds, Biles, Filene

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Where is the Fileds family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fileds. 43% of Fileds men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fileds women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fileds were Carpenter and 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Fileds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Fileds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fileds 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fileds. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fileds. For the veterans among your Fileds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fileds lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Fileds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fileds in 1976 was 49, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fileds 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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