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Oatfield Family History

Oatfield 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: Hatfield, Barfield, Caufield, Garfield, Mayfield, Banfield, Layfield

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Where is the Oatfield family from?

You can see how Oatfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oatfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oatfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Oatfield families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oatfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oatfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oatfield 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 Oatfield ancestors do for a living?

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

What Oatfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Oatfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oatfield 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Oatfield. 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 52 military records available for the last name Oatfield. For the veterans among your Oatfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oatfield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Oatfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oatfield in 1963 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oatfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oatfield 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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