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Old Field Family History

Old Field 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: Oldfield, Goldfield, Woodfield, Overfield, Hollifield, Layfield

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Where is the Old Field family from?

You can see how Old Field families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Old Field family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Old Field families living in Sussex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Old Field's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Old Field families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Old Field 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 225 census records available for the last name Old Field. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Old Field 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Old Field. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Old Field. For the veterans among your Old Field ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Old Field lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Old Field 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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