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Oxspring Family History

Oxspring Surname Meaning

from Oxspring (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Ospring in 1086 and Oxspring in 1154–9.

The place-name derives from Old English oxa ‘ox’ + spring ‘spring well’.

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


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Where is the Oxspring family from?

You can see how Oxspring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oxspring family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oxspring families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Oxspring families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Oxspring's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oxspring families in 1891.
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What did your Oxspring ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oxspring. 100% of Oxspring men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Oxspring 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oxspring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oxspring 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Oxspring. 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 114 military records available for the last name Oxspring. For the veterans among your Oxspring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oxspring lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Oxspring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oxspring in 1961 was 48, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oxspring 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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