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Ofiesh Family History

Ofiesh 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: Fish, Fies, Fresh, Fiest, Fries, Offen, Oest, Priest, Fitch, Field

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Where is the Ofiesh family from?

You can see how Ofiesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofiesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ofiesh family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ofiesh's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ofiesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofiesh 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 Ofiesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofiesh. 50% of Ofiesh men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Asst Owner Manager
    50%

What Ofiesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Ofiesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofiesh 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ofiesh. 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 31 military records available for the last name Ofiesh. For the veterans among your Ofiesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofiesh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ofiesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ofiesh in 1966 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofiesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofiesh 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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