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Von Ofen Family History

Von Ofen 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: Van Doren, Van Veen, Van Over, Von Haden, Von Stein, Von Essen

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Where is the Von Ofen family from?

You can see how Von Ofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Ofen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Von Ofen families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Von Ofen's in USA. California had the highest population of Von Ofen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Von Ofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Ofen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Von Ofen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Von Ofen. For the veterans among your Von Ofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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