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Off Family History

Off Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Offo a short form of the ancient Germanic name Autfrid composed of a cognate of Old High German ōt ‘wealth possession’.

The name Offo is derived from roots that signify both prosperity and tranquility.

Autfrid further reflects the cultural values associated with wealth and peace in ancient Germanic society.

The components of the name illustrate the significance of these attributes in personal identity during that period.

This etymological background highlights how names were often imbued with meaning, resonating with the hopes and ideals of the community.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Off family from?

You can see how Off families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Off family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Off families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Off families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Off's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Off families in 1891.
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What did your Off ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Off. 13% of Off men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Off women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Off were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    13%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Plasterer
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Off. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Off 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Off. 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 76,000 military records available for the last name Off. For the veterans among your Off ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Off lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Off life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Off in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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