History of your Surname
Get access to Underfield family records.Start a free trial

Underfield Family History

Underfield Name 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: Manderfield, Edenfield, Overfield, Dangerfield, Underhill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Underfield family from?

You can see how Underfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Underfield family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Underfield families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Underfield's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Underfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Underfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Underfield ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Underfield ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Underfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Underfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Underfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Underfield

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Underfield. 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.

View all Underfield immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Underfield. For the veterans among your Underfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Underfield military records

You've only scratched the surface of Underfield family history

Discover More

What is the average Underfield lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Underfield family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Underfield last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial