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Offermann Family History

Offermann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Oppermann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (see Offerman).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Offer.

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


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Where is the Offermann family from?

You can see how Offermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Offermann families living in Missouri. This was about 20% of all the recorded Offermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Offermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offermann 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 Offermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offermann. 30% of Offermann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Offermann 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Offermann family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Offermann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Offermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Offermann in 1962 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offermann 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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