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Offinger Family History

Offinger 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: Effinger, Finger, Officer, Fringer, Ottinger, Infinger, Oblinger

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Where is the Offinger family from?

You can see how Offinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Offinger families living in Massachusetts. This was about 28% of all the recorded Offinger's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Offinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offinger 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 Offinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offinger. 25% of Offinger men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Offinger 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Offinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Offinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offinger 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Offinger. 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 363 military records available for the last name Offinger. For the veterans among your Offinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Offinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Offinger in 1958 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offinger 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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