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Ofenlock Family History

Ofenlock 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: Overlock, Fenwick, Shedlock, Flock, Sherlock, Fenlon, Wheelock

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Where is the Ofenlock family from?

You can see how Ofenlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofenlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ofenlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ofenlock family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofenlock's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ofenlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofenlock 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 Ofenlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofenlock. 67% of Ofenlock men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Painter
    34%

What Ofenlock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Ofenlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofenlock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ofenlock. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ofenlock. For the veterans among your Ofenlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofenlock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ofenlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ofenlock in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofenlock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofenlock 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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