This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Schofields family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Schofields Family History

Schofields 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: Schofield, Scofield, Scholfield, Shields, Cofield, Schield, Sofield

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Schofields family from?

You can see how Schofields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schofields family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schofields families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Schofields families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Schofields's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Schofields families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schofields surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Schofields family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Schofields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schofields census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Schofields

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Schofields. 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.

View all Schofields immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Schofields. For the veterans among your Schofields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Schofields military records

You've only scratched the surface of Schofields family history

Discover More

What is the average Schofields lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schofields 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 Schofields

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Schofields family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial