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Oflyng Family History

Oflyng 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: Flynn, Lyng, Fling, Flynt, Feng, Fang, Long, Ling, Lang, Leng

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Where is the Oflyng family from?

You can see how Oflyng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oflyng family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Oflyng families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Oflyng family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Oflyng's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Oflyng families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oflyng 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 Oflyng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Oflyng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oflyng 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oflyng. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oflyng. For the veterans among your Oflyng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oflyng lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Oflyng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oflyng in 1963 was 87, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oflyng 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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