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Offenhiser Family History

Offenhiser 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: Emenhiser, Officer, Offner, Frenier, Olheiser, Offenbacher

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Where is the Offenhiser family from?

You can see how Offenhiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offenhiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offenhiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Offenhiser families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Offenhiser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Offenhiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Offenhiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offenhiser 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 Offenhiser. 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 15 military records available for the last name Offenhiser. For the veterans among your Offenhiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offenhiser lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Offenhiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Offenhiser in 1976 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offenhiser 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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