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Hayfield Family History

Hayfield Name Meaning

from Hayfield (Derbys) which is recorded as Heyfeld in 1285. The place-name probably derives from Old English hēg ‘hay’ + feld ‘open country’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mayfield, Hatfield, Layfield, Hadfield, Rayfield, Barfield, Caufield

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Where is the Hayfield family from?

You can see how Hayfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hayfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hayfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hayfield family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Hayfield's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hayfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hayfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hayfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hayfield. 25% of Hayfield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hayfield women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hayfield were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hayfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hayfield 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Hayfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 353 military records available for the last name Hayfield. For the veterans among your Hayfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hayfield lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hayfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hayfield in 1952 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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