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Offutt Family History

Offutt Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Offutt family from?

You can see how Offutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offutt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Offutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 38 Offutt families living in Kentucky. This was about 58% of all the recorded Offutt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Offutt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offutt 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 Offutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offutt. 23% of Offutt men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Offutt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Offutt were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Offutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Offutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offutt 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Offutt. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Offutt. For the veterans among your Offutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offutt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Offutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Offutt in 1945 was 26, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offutt 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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