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Mcfield Family History

Mcfield Surname Meaning

Scottish or Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Phàil (see McPhail).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcfield family from?

You can see how Mcfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mcfield families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcfield families in 1891.
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What did your Mcfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfield. 32% of Mcfield men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mcfield women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfield were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfield 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Mcfield. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mcfield. For the veterans among your Mcfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcfield in 1964 was 51, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcfield 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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