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Oftring Family History

Oftring 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: Ostling, Oetting, String, Osting, Otting, Wotring, Ketring, Watring

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Where is the Oftring family from?

You can see how Oftring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oftring family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oftring family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oftring's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oftring families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oftring 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 67 census records available for the last name Oftring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oftring 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oftring. 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 88 military records available for the last name Oftring. For the veterans among your Oftring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oftring lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Oftring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oftring in 1968 was 72, and 103 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oftring 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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