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Offsay Family History

Offsay 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: Say, Offen, Fay, Coffey, Offer, Roffman, Opsal, Ormsby, Okray, Boffa

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Where is the Offsay family from?

You can see how Offsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offsay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Offsay family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Offsay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Offsay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offsay 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 30 census records available for the last name Offsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offsay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Offsay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Offsay. For the veterans among your Offsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offsay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Offsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Offsay in 1975 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offsay 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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