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Osterfield Family History

Osterfield Name Meaning

see Austerfield .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Overfield, Porterfield, Waterfield, Sherfield, Potterfield

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Where is the Osterfield family from?

You can see how Osterfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osterfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Osterfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Osterfield family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Osterfield's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osterfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osterfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Osterfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osterfield. 81% of Osterfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Domestic Help
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Osterfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osterfield 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Osterfield. 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 Osterfield. For the veterans among your Osterfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osterfield lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Osterfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Osterfield in 1971 was 34, and 89 in 2003.

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