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Oberfeld Family History

Oberfeld Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from ober ‘upper up above at the other side’ + feld ‘open country’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oberfeld family from?

You can see how Oberfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oberfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oberfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oberfeld families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Oberfeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oberfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oberfeld 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 Oberfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oberfeld. 100% of Oberfeld men worked as a Manager and 34% of Oberfeld women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Oberfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Oberfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oberfeld 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Oberfeld. 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 291 military records available for the last name Oberfeld. For the veterans among your Oberfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oberfeld lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oberfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oberfeld in 1960 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oberfeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oberfeld 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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