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Offner Family History

Offner Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for someone who made ovens or used one, for example, a baker.

This name is derived from an agent derivative of Middle High German oven ‘oven stove’.

It reflects the profession associated with the crafting or utilization of ovens.

The term is closely tied to the culinary practices of the time.

For further details, see Offen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Offner family from?

You can see how Offner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Offner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Offner families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Offner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Offner families in 1891.
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What did your Offner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offner. 20% of Offner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Offner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Offner were Teacher and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Offner. For the veterans among your Offner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Offner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Offner in 1959 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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