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Oif Family History

Oif 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: Off, Orf, Oie, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim, Im, Yi, Wolf

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Where is the Oif family from?

You can see how Oif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oif families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oif's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oif 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 90 census records available for the last name Oif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oif 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oif. 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 7 military records available for the last name Oif. For the veterans among your Oif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oif lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Oif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oif in 1977 was 29, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oif 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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