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Sarfield Family History

Sarfield 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: Barfield, Garfield, Sarsfield, Warfield, Caufield, Mayfield, Hatfield

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Where is the Sarfield family from?

You can see how Sarfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarfield family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sarfield family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarfield's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sarfield families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarfield. 100% of Sarfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sarfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Sarfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarfield 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sarfield. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sarfield. For the veterans among your Sarfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarfield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Sarfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sarfield in 1970 was 82, and 78 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarfield 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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