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Ochsenfeld Family History

Ochsenfeld 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: Schoenfeld, Wiesenfeld, Ehrenfeld, Lichtenfeld, Rosenfeld, Weisenfeld

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Where is the Ochsenfeld family from?

You can see how Ochsenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ochsenfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ochsenfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ochsenfeld families living in Michigan. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ochsenfeld's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ochsenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ochsenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ochsenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ochsenfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Ochsenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ochsenfeld 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Ochsenfeld. 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 178 military records available for the last name Ochsenfeld. For the veterans among your Ochsenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ochsenfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Ochsenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ochsenfeld in 1962 was 85, and 84 in 2001.

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