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Offringa Family History

Offringa 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: Farina, Ostrenga, Doffing, Andringa, Frings, Farinha, Heeringa

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Where is the Offringa family from?

You can see how Offringa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offringa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Offringa families living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Offringa's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Offringa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offringa 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 Offringa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Offringa. 60% of Offringa men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Offringa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Offringa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offringa 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Offringa. 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 76 military records available for the last name Offringa. For the veterans among your Offringa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offringa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Offringa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Offringa in 1966 was 74, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offringa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offringa 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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