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Redfield Name Meaning

Apparently an English habitational name from any of several places so named in Scotland and England.

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


Similar surnames: Newfield, Kenfield, Oldfield, Bradfield, Rehfeld, Berfield, Enfield

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Where is the Redfield family from?

You can see how Redfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Redfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Redfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Redfield families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Redfield's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Redfield families in 1911.
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What did your Redfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Redfield. 12% of Redfield men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Redfield women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Redfield were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Redfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Redfield 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Redfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Redfield. For the veterans among your Redfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Redfield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Redfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Redfield in 1945 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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