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Ofe Family History

Ofe Name 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: Ore, Ose, Oe, Oye, Off, Ode, Oke, Oge, Oie, Fu

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Where is the Ofe family from?

You can see how Ofe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ofe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ofe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ofe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ofe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofe. 60% of Ofe men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 343 census records available for the last name Ofe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofe 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 Ofe. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ofe. For the veterans among your Ofe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ofe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ofe in 1964 was 70, and 35 in 2000.

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