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Ofahl Family History

Ofahl 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: Pfahl, Fahl, Pofahl, Ahl, Fall, Fail, Dahl, Wahl, Ohl, Bahl

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Where is the Ofahl family from?

You can see how Ofahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ofahl family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofahl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ofahl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ofahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofahl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ofahl. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ofahl. For the veterans among your Ofahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofahl 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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