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Masterfield Family History

Masterfield 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: Waterfield, Westerfield, Manderfield, Satterfield, Dangerfield

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Where is the Masterfield family from?

You can see how Masterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masterfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Masterfield family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Masterfield's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Masterfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Masterfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Masterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masterfield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Masterfield. 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 31 military records available for the last name Masterfield. For the veterans among your Masterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masterfield lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Masterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Masterfield in 1972 was 41, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masterfield 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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