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Offien Family History

Offien 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, Officer, Coffin, Offer, Oien, Offner, Goffin, Offill, Coffeen

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Where is the Offien family from?

You can see how Offien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offien family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Offien family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Offien's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Offien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offien 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 34 census records available for the last name Offien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Offien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Offien. For the veterans among your Offien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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