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Deadfield Family History

Deadfield 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: Delafield, Bradfield, Padfield, Bearfield, Hadfield, Redfield

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Where is the Deadfield family from?

You can see how Deadfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deadfield family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Deadfield families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Deadfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deadfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deadfield 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 Deadfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deadfield. 100% of Deadfield 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Deadfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Deadfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deadfield 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Deadfield. 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 35 military records available for the last name Deadfield. For the veterans among your Deadfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deadfield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Deadfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Deadfield in 1977 was 64, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deadfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deadfield 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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