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Finefield Family History

Finefield 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: Winfield, Benefield, Fifield, Infield, Winkfield, Sinkfield

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Where is the Finefield family from?

You can see how Finefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finefield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Finefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Finefield family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Finefield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Finefield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Finefield 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 Finefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finefield. 43% of Finefield men worked as a Painter and 100% of Finefield women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Painter
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Finefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Finefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finefield 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Finefield. 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 43 military records available for the last name Finefield. For the veterans among your Finefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finefield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Finefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Finefield in 1966 was 32, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Finefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Finefield 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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