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Offenthal Family History

Offenthal 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: Odenthal, Lowenthal, Rosenthal, Leventhal, Loewenthal, Offen

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Where is the Offenthal family from?

You can see how Offenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offenthal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Offenthal families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Offenthal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Offenthal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offenthal 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 35 census records available for the last name Offenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offenthal 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Offenthal. 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 10 military records available for the last name Offenthal. For the veterans among your Offenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offenthal lifespan?

Average Offenthal life expectancy in 1963 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offenthal 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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