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Origins of the Hayfield surname

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About the Hayfields

We have a total number of 2540 records for people with the last name Hayfield.

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Where do most Hayfields live?

In 1921, most Hayfields lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Hayfields

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,370 records for the Hayfield surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Hayfields most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hayfields.

What are the most common Hayfield first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hayfields

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hayfields in 1921
Laundress

10

Silk Winder

10

Charwoman

9

Silk Weaver

6

Widow

6

Common Male occupations for Hayfields in 1921
General Labourer

14

Husbandman

9

Brick Maker

8

Coach Painter

8

Farmer

8

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