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Mcfields Family History

Mcfields 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: Mcfield, Fields, Mofield, Field, Shields, Byfield, Mayfield, Fifield

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Where is the Mcfields family from?

You can see how Mcfields families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfields family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcfields families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcfields families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcfields's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mcfields families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcfields surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcfields ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Mcfields. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfields 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcfields. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcfields. For the veterans among your Mcfields ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfields lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Mcfields life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcfields in 1974 was 72, and 79 in 1998.

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