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Sunfield Family History

Sunfield 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: Dunfield, Winfield, Bonfield, Banfield, Canfield, Infield, Burfield

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Where is the Sunfield family from?

You can see how Sunfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sunfield families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sunfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sunfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunfield 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 Sunfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sunfield. 100% of Sunfield 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 Sunfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sunfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunfield 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sunfield. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sunfield. For the veterans among your Sunfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunfield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Sunfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sunfield in 1971 was 75, and 54 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunfield 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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