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Ofelt Family History

Ofelt 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: Felt, Opelt, Oest, Fell, Feld, Orel, Belt, Hofeldt, Odell, Fett

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Where is the Ofelt family from?

You can see how Ofelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ofelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ofelt families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofelt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ofelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ofelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ofelt. 100% of Ofelt women worked as a Sales Lady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Ofelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofelt 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ofelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Ofelt. For the veterans among your Ofelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofelt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ofelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ofelt in 1964 was 76, and 89 in 2002.

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