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Ofstun Family History

Ofstun 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: Osten, Osbun, Osmun, Austin, Royston, Sun, Easton, Oster, Olsen

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Where is the Ofstun family from?

You can see how Ofstun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofstun family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ofstun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Ofstun families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofstun's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ofstun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofstun 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 Ofstun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ofstun. 100% of Ofstun men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ofstun women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ofstun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ofstun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofstun 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ofstun. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ofstun. For the veterans among your Ofstun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofstun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ofstun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ofstun in 1963 was 81, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ofstun 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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