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Osbaldestin Family History

Osbaldestin Name 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: Balderston, Baldwin, Alderton, Ballester, Valentin, Waldstein

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Where is the Osbaldestin family from?

You can see how Osbaldestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osbaldestin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Osbaldestin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Osbaldestin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Osbaldestin families in 1891.
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What did your Osbaldestin 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 Osbaldestin. 100% of Osbaldestin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Osbaldestin 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.

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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 78 census records available for the last name Osbaldestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osbaldestin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Osbaldestin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Osbaldestin. For the veterans among your Osbaldestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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