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Ofstehage Family History

Ofstehage 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: Oesterle, Lestage, Stage, Oftedahl, Ostertag, Osterhaus, Stanage

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Where is the Ofstehage family from?

You can see how Ofstehage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofstehage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ofstehage families living in South Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ofstehage's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Ofstehage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofstehage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ofstehage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ofstehage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofstehage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ofstehage. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ofstehage. For the veterans among your Ofstehage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofstehage lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Ofstehage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ofstehage in 1974 was 70, and 87 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofstehage 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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