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Offett Family History

Offett 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: Offutt, Moffett, Offen, Flett, Offer, Fett, Reffett, Frett, Moffet

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Where is the Offett family from?

You can see how Offett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Offett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Offett families living in Maryland. This was about 71% of all the recorded Offett's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Offett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offett 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 Offett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Offett. 43% of Offett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Manager
    15%

What Offett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Offett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offett 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Offett. 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 125 military records available for the last name Offett. For the veterans among your Offett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Offett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Offett in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offett 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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