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Offenberger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Offenberg or from Offenburg in Baden.

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


Similar surnames: Poffenberger, Hohenberger, Ellenberger, Kaffenberger, Rothenberger

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Where is the Offenberger family from?

You can see how Offenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Offenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Offenberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Offenberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Offenberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Offenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Offenberger. 100% of Offenberger 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Offenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offenberger 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Offenberger. 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 161 military records available for the last name Offenberger. For the veterans among your Offenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offenberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Offenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Offenberger in 1961 was 59, and 55 in 2004.

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