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Oferrall Family History

Oferrall 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: Ferrall, Farrall, Ferrell, Ferrill, Ferraz, Ferrara, Fairall, Ferrand

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Where is the Oferrall family from?

You can see how Oferrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oferrall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oferrall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Oferrall families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Oferrall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oferrall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oferrall 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 Oferrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oferrall. 50% of Oferrall men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Oferrall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oferrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oferrall 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Oferrall. 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 268 military records available for the last name Oferrall. For the veterans among your Oferrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oferrall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oferrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oferrall in 1958 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oferrall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oferrall 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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