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Morefield Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Moorefield . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Moorefield, Corfield, Horsfield, Cornfield, Orfield, Barefield

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Where is the Morefield family from?

You can see how Morefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Morefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Morefield family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Morefield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Morefield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Morefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Morefield. 29% of Morefield men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Morefield women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Morefield were Salesman and 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Morefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morefield 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Morefield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Morefield. For the veterans among your Morefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morefield lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Morefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Morefield in 1945 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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