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Ofstein Family History

Ofstein 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: Stein, Osten, Holstein, Epstein, Osteen, Ornstein, Ekstein, Austin

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Where is the Ofstein family from?

You can see how Ofstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ofstein families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ofstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ofstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofstein 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 Ofstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofstein. 100% of Ofstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Ofstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofstein 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Ofstein. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ofstein. For the veterans among your Ofstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofstein lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ofstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ofstein in 1966 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ofstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofstein 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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