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Fieldus Family History

Fieldus Surname Meaning

from a lost or unidentified place called Fieldhurst probably in Sussex.

The place-name derives from Old English feld ‘open country field’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.

see Fieldhouse.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fieldus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fieldus family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Fieldus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Fieldus families living in Sussex. This was about 82% of all the recorded Fieldus's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fieldus families in 1891.
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What did your Fieldus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fieldus. 100% of Fieldus women worked as a Weaver.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Fieldus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fieldus 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Fieldus. 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 37 military records available for the last name Fieldus. For the veterans among your Fieldus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fieldus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fieldus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fieldus in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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