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Oakfield Family History

Oakfield Surname 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: Cockfield, Wakefield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Mayfield

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Where is the Oakfield family from?

You can see how Oakfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oakfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oakfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Oakfield families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Oakfield's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Oakfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oakfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oakfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Oakfield. 100% of Oakfield 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oakfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oakfield 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Oakfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Oakfield. For the veterans among your Oakfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oakfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Oakfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Oakfield in 1962 was 74, and 63 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oakfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oakfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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