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Oferel Family History

Oferel 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: Orel, Perel, Fertel, Oertel, Feret, Ferrel, Borel, Over, Peel, Ober

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Where is the Oferel family from?

You can see how Oferel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oferel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Oferel families living in Georgia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oferel's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oferel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oferel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Oferel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oferel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oferel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oferel. For the veterans among your Oferel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oferel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oferel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oferel

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