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Ofarell Family History

Ofarell 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: Farnell, Farrell, Farwell, Farella, Hartell, Fell, Fall, Carnell

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Where is the Ofarell family from?

You can see how Ofarell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofarell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ofarell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ofarell families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ofarell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ofarell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofarell 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 Ofarell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofarell. 100% of Ofarell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ofarell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Ofarell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofarell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ofarell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ofarell. For the veterans among your Ofarell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofarell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofarell

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