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Oft Family History

Oft 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: Ott, Ort, Ost, Toft, Loft, Off, Olt, Hoft, Fu, Cott

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Where is the Oft family from?

You can see how Oft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oft family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Oft families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Oft's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oft families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oft. 50% of Oft men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Upholster
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oft 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Oft. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Oft. For the veterans among your Oft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Oft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oft in 1967 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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