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Offenberg Family History

Offenberg 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: Hoffenberg, Offenberger, Lowenberg, Osterberg, Freberg, Oldenburg

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Where is the Offenberg family from?

You can see how Offenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Offenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Offenberg families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Offenberg's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Offenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offenberg 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 Offenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Offenberg. 100% of Offenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Offenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offenberg 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Offenberg. 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 887 military records available for the last name Offenberg. For the veterans among your Offenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offenberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Offenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Offenberg in 1954 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offenberg 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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