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Offins Family History

Offins 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, Coffin, Doffing, Goffin, Offill, Ruffins, Coffing, Fries

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Where is the Offins family from?

You can see how Offins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Offins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Offins family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Offins's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Offins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offins 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 75 census records available for the last name Offins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offins 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Offins. 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 85 military records available for the last name Offins. For the veterans among your Offins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Offins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Offins in 1970 was 49, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offins 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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