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Ofstrom Family History

Ofstrom 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: Lofstrom, Ostrom, Strom, Mostrom, Ostrow, Ostrem, Elfstrom, Safstrom

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Where is the Ofstrom family from?

You can see how Ofstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofstrom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ofstrom family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofstrom's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ofstrom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofstrom 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 21 census records available for the last name Ofstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofstrom 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ofstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ofstrom. For the veterans among your Ofstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofstrom lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Ofstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ofstrom in 1976 was 69, and 65 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofstrom 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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