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Simfield Family History

Simfield Name 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: Winfield, Fifield, Infield, Armfield, Imfeld, Sofield, Sinkfield

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Where is the Simfield family from?

You can see how Simfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Simfield families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Simfield's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Simfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simfield 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 Simfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simfield. 80% of Simfield 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
    80%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    20%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Simfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simfield 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Simfield. 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 13 military records available for the last name Simfield. For the veterans among your Simfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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