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Neifield Family History

Neifield 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: Newfield, Belfield, Fifield, Neufeld, Kenfield, Enfield, Berfield

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Where is the Neifield family from?

You can see how Neifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neifield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Neifield families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Neifield family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Neifield's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Neifield families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Neifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neifield 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Neifield. 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 15 military records available for the last name Neifield. For the veterans among your Neifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neifield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Neifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Neifield in 1971 was 75, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neifield 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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