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Osbaldstone Family History

Osbaldstone Surname Meaning

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Osbaldstone family from?

You can see how Osbaldstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbaldstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Osbaldstone families living in Dorset. This was about 45% of all the recorded Osbaldstone's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Osbaldstone families in 1891.
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What did your Osbaldstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Osbaldstone. 85% of Osbaldstone 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
    85%
  • Domestic Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Osbaldstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbaldstone 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Osbaldstone. 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 27 military records available for the last name Osbaldstone. For the veterans among your Osbaldstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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