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Morefield Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Moorefield . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Moorefield, Corfield, Horsfield, Cornfield, Orfield, Barefield

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Where is the Morefield family from?

You can see how Morefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Morefield families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Morefield's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Morefield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morefield. 55% of Morefield 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
    55%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    28%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Morefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morefield 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Morefield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morefield. For the veterans among your Morefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morefield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Morefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morefield in 1945 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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