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Offitt Family History

Offitt 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, Moffitt, Reffitt, Offill, Moffatt, Proffitt, Fitt, Morfitt

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Where is the Offitt family from?

You can see how Offitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Offitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Offitt family living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Offitt's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Offitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offitt 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 Offitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Offitt. 60% of Offitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Janitor
    40%

What Offitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Offitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offitt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Offitt. 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 106 military records available for the last name Offitt. For the veterans among your Offitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Offitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Offitt in 1967 was 67, and 52 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Offitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offitt 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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