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Mields Family History

Mields 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: Fields, Miles, Melis, Field, Shields, Milos, Milas, Miele, Millis

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Where is the Mields family from?

You can see how Mields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mields family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mields families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mields families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mields's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mields families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Mields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mields 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mields. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mields. For the veterans among your Mields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mields lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mields life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mields in 1965 was 78, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mields 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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