This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Offerson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Offerson Family History

Offerson 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: Efferson, Otterson, Offerman, Ouverson, Okerson, Ferson, Jefferson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Offerson family from?

You can see how Offerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Offerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Offerson family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Offerson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Offerson families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Offerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offerson. 60% of Offerson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Offerson women worked as a File Clerk.

View Census Data for Offerson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Offerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Offerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Offerson

Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Offerson. 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.

View all Offerson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Offerson. For the veterans among your Offerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Offerson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Offerson family history

Discover More

What is the average Offerson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Offerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Offerson in 1967 was 89, and 64 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offerson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Offerson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial