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Lancefield Family History

Lancefield Surname Meaning

From the lost manor of Lambesfeld in Crundale and Waltham (Kent). The place-name probably derives from Old English lamb ‘lamb’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lancefield family from?

You can see how Lancefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lancefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lancefield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Lancefield families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lancefield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Lancefield families in 1891.
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What did your Lancefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lancefield. 50% of Lancefield men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Lancefield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lancefield were Bakehouse Porter and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Gardener Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Bakehouse Porter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpd Domestic D
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lancefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lancefield 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Lancefield. 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 227 military records available for the last name Lancefield. For the veterans among your Lancefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lancefield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Lancefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lancefield in 1964 was 84, and 87 in 1998.

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