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Withfield Family History

Withfield 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: Litchfield, Winfield, Whitfield, Whitefield, Winkfield, Highfield

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Where is the Withfield family from?

You can see how Withfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Withfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Withfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Withfield family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Withfield's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Withfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Withfield 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 Withfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Withfield. 60% of Withfield men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Withfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Withfield were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Withfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Withfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Withfield 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Withfield. 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 24 military records available for the last name Withfield. For the veterans among your Withfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Withfield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Withfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Withfield in 1977 was 77, and 92 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Withfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Withfield 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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