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Ofey Family History

Ofey 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: Fey, Oley, Orey, Obey, Okey, Otey, Over, Rey, Ober, Offen

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Where is the Ofey family from?

You can see how Ofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofey family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ofey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ofey families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofey 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 44 census records available for the last name Ofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ofey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ofey. For the veterans among your Ofey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofey lifespan?

Average Ofey life expectancy in 1964 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofey 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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