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Osfeld Family History

Osfeld 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, Oswell, Oswald, Feld, Hosfield, Orfield, Imfeld, Oshel

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Where is the Osfeld family from?

You can see how Osfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Osfeld families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Osfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Osfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Osfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Osfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osfeld 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Osfeld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Osfeld. For the veterans among your Osfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Osfeld lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Osfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Osfeld in 1973 was 66, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Osfeld 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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