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Ofenstein Family History

Ofenstein 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: Orenstein, Lowenstein, Rosenstein, Bodenstein, Hohenstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Ofenstein family from?

You can see how Ofenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ofenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Ofenstein families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ofenstein's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ofenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ofenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofenstein 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ofenstein. 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 145 military records available for the last name Ofenstein. For the veterans among your Ofenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofenstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Ofenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ofenstein in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofenstein 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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