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Offet Family History

Offet 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: Offen, Offer, Moffet, Coffey, Coffer, Offner, Off, Koffel, Taffet

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Where is the Offet family from?

You can see how Offet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Offet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Offet family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Offet's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Offet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Offet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offet 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Offet. 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 122 military records available for the last name Offet. For the veterans among your Offet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Offet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Offet in 1969 was 69, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offet 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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