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Ofte Family History

Ofte 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: Otte, Tofte, Ott, Oster, Conte, Otter, Pate, Ort, Offen, Notte

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ofte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofte 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Ofte. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ofte. For the veterans among your Ofte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ofte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ofte in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 2002.

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