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Gayfield Family History

Gayfield 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: Garfield, Mayfield, Layfield, Rayfield, Barfield, Caufield, Byfield

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Where is the Gayfield family from?

You can see how Gayfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gayfield family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gayfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gayfield families living in Louisiana. This was about 79% of all the recorded Gayfield's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Gayfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gayfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gayfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gayfield. 67% of Gayfield men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Gayfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gayfield 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gayfield. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gayfield. For the veterans among your Gayfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gayfield lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gayfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gayfield in 1953 was 30, and 14 in 2004.

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