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Ofaherty Family History

Ofaherty 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: Faherty, Flaherty, Fahey, Cloherty, Doherty, Haverty, O'flaherty

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Where is the Ofaherty family from?

You can see how Ofaherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofaherty family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ofaherty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ofaherty family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofaherty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ofaherty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Ofaherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofaherty 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Ofaherty. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ofaherty. For the veterans among your Ofaherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofaherty lifespan?

Average Ofaherty life expectancy in 1978 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofaherty 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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