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Offard Family History

Offard 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: Offord, Hoffard, Hoffart, Offer, Ufford, Bouffard, Kofford, Coffaro

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Where is the Offard family from?

You can see how Offard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Offard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Offard families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Offard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Offard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offard 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 Offard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Offard. 100% of Offard 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Offard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offard 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Offard. 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 34 military records available for the last name Offard. For the veterans among your Offard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Offard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Offard in 1971 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offard 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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