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Ofiel Family History

Ofiel 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: Fiel, Kiel, Offen, Field, Oriol, Briel, Thiel, Orel, Stiel, Orgel

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Where is the Ofiel family from?

You can see how Ofiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ofiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ofiel families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofiel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ofiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofiel 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 114 census records available for the last name Ofiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofiel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ofiel. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ofiel. For the veterans among your Ofiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofiel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Ofiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ofiel in 1971 was 84, and 83 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofiel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofiel 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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