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Offelman Family History

Offelman 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: Offerman, Uffelman, Opferman, Felman, Leffelman, Offermann, Offen

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Where is the Offelman family from?

You can see how Offelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Offelman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Offelman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Offelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offelman 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 Offelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Offelman. 100% of Offelman women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Offelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Offelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offelman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Offelman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Offelman. For the veterans among your Offelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offelman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Offelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Offelman in 1985 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offelman 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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