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Ofield Family History

Ofield Surname Meaning

English: variant of Oldfield.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ofield family from?

You can see how Ofield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ofield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Ofield families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ofield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ofield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofield 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 Ofield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ofield. 58% of Ofield men worked as a Schoolmaster and 77% of Ofield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ofield were Farm Labourer and Dressing Gown Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    58%
  • Farm Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Houseduties Unpaid
    7%
  • Dressing Gown Machinist
    7%

What Ofield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ofield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofield 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Ofield. 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 416 military records available for the last name Ofield. For the veterans among your Ofield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ofield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ofield in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofield 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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