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Readfield Family History

Readfield 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: Redfield, Bradfield, Padfield, Bearfield, Hadfield, Rayfield

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Where is the Readfield family from?

You can see how Readfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Readfield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Readfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Readfield families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Readfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Readfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Readfield 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 248 census records available for the last name Readfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Readfield 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Readfield. 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 28 military records available for the last name Readfield. For the veterans among your Readfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Readfield lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Readfield 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Readfield

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