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Hyfield Family History

Hyfield 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: Byfield, Field, Mayfield, Hatfield, Layfield, Fifield, Cofield

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Where is the Hyfield family from?

You can see how Hyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hyfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hyfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hyfield family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hyfield's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Hyfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hyfield 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 410 census records available for the last name Hyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hyfield 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Hyfield. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hyfield. For the veterans among your Hyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hyfield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Hyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hyfield in 1969 was 65, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hyfield 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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