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Ofeldt Family History

Ofeldt 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: Hofeldt, Feldt, Feld, Fendt, Felt, Affeldt, Felde, Heldt, Feidt, Oldt

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Where is the Ofeldt family from?

You can see how Ofeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ofeldt families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ofeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ofeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofeldt 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 Ofeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Ofeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Ofeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofeldt 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Ofeldt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ofeldt. For the veterans among your Ofeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofeldt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ofeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ofeldt in 1966 was 92, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofeldt 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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