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Oftelie Family History

Oftelie 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: Ostlie, Felix, Oelke, Fedie, Natalie, Helie, Stelle, Felice, Feliu

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Where is the Oftelie family from?

You can see how Oftelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oftelie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oftelie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Oftelie families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oftelie's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oftelie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oftelie 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 Oftelie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oftelie. 67% of Oftelie men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oftelie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oftelie were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Oftelie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Oftelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oftelie 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Oftelie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Oftelie. For the veterans among your Oftelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oftelie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oftelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Oftelie in 1965 was 65, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oftelie 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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