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Offolter Family History

Offolter 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: Affolter, Bolter, Officer, Holter, Kolter, Foster, Offer, Felter

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Where is the Offolter family from?

You can see how Offolter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offolter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Offolter family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Offolter's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Offolter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offolter 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 48 census records available for the last name Offolter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offolter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Offolter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Offolter. For the veterans among your Offolter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offolter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Offolter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Offolter in 1973 was 22, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offolter 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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