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Oberfield Family History

Oberfield 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: Overfield, Berfield, Barfield, Belfield, Burfield, Bearfield, Orfield

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Where is the Oberfield family from?

You can see how Oberfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oberfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Oberfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Oberfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oberfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberfield 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 Oberfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oberfield. 37% of Oberfield men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Attendant
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

What Oberfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Oberfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberfield 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Oberfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Oberfield. For the veterans among your Oberfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oberfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oberfield in 1964 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberfield 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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