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Offerman Family History

Offerman Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a sexton or verger (Middle Dutch offerman a derivative of offeren ‘to donate to sacrifice’) with particular reference to his task of taking the collection.

Americanized form of German Offermann.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Offermann.

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


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Where is the Offerman family from?

You can see how Offerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Offerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Offerman families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Offerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Offerman families in 1891.
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What did your Offerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Billposter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Offerman. 100% of Offerman men worked as a Billposter and 100% of Offerman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Billposter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Offerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offerman 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 Offerman. 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 621 military records available for the last name Offerman. For the veterans among your Offerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offerman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Offerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Offerman in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offerman 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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