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Offan Family History

Offan 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: Offen, Fan, Osman, Organ, Oman, Orman, Olan, Coffin, Offer, Roffman

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Where is the Offan family from?

You can see how Offan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Offan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Offan families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Offan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Offan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Offan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Offan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Offan. For the veterans among your Offan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offan lifespan?

Average Offan life expectancy in 1980 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offan 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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