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Offenbach Family History

Offenbach 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: Odenbach, Offenbacher, Afflerbach, Eisenbach, Achenbach, Aulenbach

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Where is the Offenbach family from?

You can see how Offenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offenbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Offenbach families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Offenbach families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Offenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Offenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offenbach 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 Offenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offenbach. 67% of Offenbach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Offenbach women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Offenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Offenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offenbach 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Offenbach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Offenbach. For the veterans among your Offenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offenbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Offenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Offenbach in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offenbach 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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