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Obstfeld Family History

Obstfeld 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: Hosfeld, Westfield, Ostwald, Mattfeld, Nietfeld, Hossfeld, Oster

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Where is the Obstfeld family from?

You can see how Obstfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Obstfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Obstfeld families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Obstfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Obstfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Obstfeld 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 Obstfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Dress Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Obstfeld. 50% of Obstfeld men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Obstfeld women worked as a Dress Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Saleslady
    100%

What Obstfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Obstfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Obstfeld 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Obstfeld. 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 58 military records available for the last name Obstfeld. For the veterans among your Obstfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Obstfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Obstfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Obstfeld in 1962 was 71, and 31 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Obstfeld 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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