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Workfield Family History

Workfield 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: Woodfield, Cockfield, Cornfield, Corfield, Horsfield, Winkfield

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Where is the Workfield family from?

You can see how Workfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Workfield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Workfield families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Workfield families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Workfield's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Workfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Workfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Workfield ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Workfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Workfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Workfield. 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 4 military records available for the last name Workfield. For the veterans among your Workfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Workfield lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Workfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Workfield in 1987 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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