Researching John Schofield
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 16235 people with the Schofield surname? In that year Schofield was ranked number 234 for popularity in the UK. |

The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Schofield on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Schofield and the Schofield Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Schofield Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Schofield family tree.
Check out Parish Records for John Schofield at Find My Past.
Explore for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of John Schofield using the FreeBMD database.
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Investigate the LDS Database for records about John Schofield.
Research the Schofield surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Schofield Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 14971 people with the Schofield surname in the UK? Schofield is now ranked number 384 for popularity in the UK. |
Schofield Genealogy Databases
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Find John Schofield from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Schofield Forums
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 15191 people with the Schofield surname in the USA? Schofield is ranked number 152 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Schofield Databases
Study the Ellis Island Database for information on John Schofield. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called John Schofield
John Schofield (VC)
John Schofield VC (4 March 1892 – 9 April 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Before joining up, he attended Arnold School in Blackpool. Numerous memorials to his actions during the war can be found in the school's foyer and a plaque commemorating his VC can be found outside the school's memorial hall, inside of which the names of all the fallen old boys can be found.
He was 26 years old, and a Temporary second lieutenant in the 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at the Fusilier Museum, Bury, England.
Source: John Schofield (VC), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaJohn Schofield (footballer)
John David Schofield (born 16 May 1965) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who is head coach of the Northern Ireland U21 team.
As a player he was a midfielder and notably played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Mansfield Town and Hull City making a total of 471 appearances. He also had spells in Non-league with Woolley Miners Welfare, Shepshed Charterhouse, Matlock Town and Gainsborough Trinity. Following on from his retirement, Schofield held various coaching roles back with Lincoln City where he eventually became manager and lead the club to the League Two play-offs during the 2006–07 season. He has since held a variety of different positions on the coaching staff at Scunthorpe United, Walsall, Cheltenham Town, Cambridge United, Notts County, Gillingham, York City and Doncaster Rovers.
Source: John Schofield (footballer), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Schofield
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