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Churchfield Name Meaning

English (Surrey): habitational name from Churchfield Copse in Bosham (Sussex) or possibly from Churchfield Farm in Benefield (Northamptonshire); otherwise a topographic name denoting someone who lived ‘(by the) church field’ Middle English chirche + feld.

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


Similar surnames: Burchfield, Crutchfield, Churchill, Birchfield, Churchwell, Crihfield

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Where is the Churchfield family from?

You can see how Churchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Churchfield family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Churchfield's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Churchfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churchfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Churchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Churchfield. 43% of Churchfield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Churchfield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Churchfield were Clerk 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Churchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchfield 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Churchfield. 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 374 military records available for the last name Churchfield. For the veterans among your Churchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Churchfield lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Churchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Churchfield in 1951 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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