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Mofield Family History

Mofield Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Scottish and northern Irish Moffatt.

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


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Where is the Mofield family from?

You can see how Mofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mofield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mofield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mofield families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mofield's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mofield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mofield 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 Mofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mofield. 56% of Mofield men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mofield women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mofield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mofield 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mofield. 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 350 military records available for the last name Mofield. For the veterans among your Mofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mofield lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mofield in 1949 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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