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Offill Family History

Offill Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Offill family from?

You can see how Offill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Offill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Offill families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Offill's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Offill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Offill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Offill. 39% of Offill men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Offill women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Offill were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Offill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Offill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offill 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Offill. 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 262 military records available for the last name Offill. For the veterans among your Offill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offill lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Offill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Offill in 1957 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Offill 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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