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Mountfield Family History

Mountfield Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Mandeville modified as if from an English place-name. Compare Manderfield and Manfield (2). perhaps from Mountfield (Sussex) which is recorded as Mundifeld and Montefelde in the 12th century.

The place-name derives from the Old English personal name Munda + Old English feld ‘open country’.

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


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Where is the Mountfield family from?

You can see how Mountfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mountfield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Mountfield families living in Cheshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mountfield's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mountfield families in 1891.
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What did your Mountfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mountfield. 50% of Mountfield men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mountfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mountfield were Dairy Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means Unpaid Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mountfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mountfield 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Mountfield. 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 149 military records available for the last name Mountfield. For the veterans among your Mountfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mountfield lifespan?

Average Mountfield life expectancy in 1970 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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