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Fielde Family History

Fielde 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: Field, Fields, Felde, Fielden, Fielder, Feld, Miele, Bielke, Wilde

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Where is the Fielde family from?

You can see how Fielde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fielde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fielde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Fielde families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Fielde's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fielde families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fielde 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 Fielde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fielde. 31% of Fielde men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fielde women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fielde were Farming and Farmer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Fielde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fielde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fielde 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Fielde. 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 178 military records available for the last name Fielde. For the veterans among your Fielde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fielde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Fielde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fielde in 1963 was 52, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fielde 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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