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Offerman Name Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a sexton or verger (Middle Dutch offerman a derivative of offeren ‘to donate to sacrifice’) with particular reference to his task of taking the collection. Americanized form of German Offermann . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Offermann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Opferman, Ockerman, Overman, Beerman, Offermann, Opperman, Bierman

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Where is the Offerman family from?

You can see how Offerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Offerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Offerman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Offerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Offerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Offerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offerman. 14% of Offerman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Offerman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Offerman were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Offerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offerman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Offerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 621 military records available for the last name Offerman. For the veterans among your Offerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offerman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Offerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Offerman in 1957 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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