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Osbaldestone Family History

Osbaldestone 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: Balderston, Bluestone, Alderton, Goldstone, Silverstone, Broadstone

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Where is the Osbaldestone family from?

You can see how Osbaldestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbaldestone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Osbaldestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Osbaldestone families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Osbaldestone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Osbaldestone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Osbaldestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbaldestone 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Osbaldestone. 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 4 military records available for the last name Osbaldestone. For the veterans among your Osbaldestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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