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Offhaus Family History

Offhaus 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: Obenhaus, Neuhaus, Althaus, Haus, Niehaus, Gelhaus, Lofthus, Uphaus

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Where is the Offhaus family from?

You can see how Offhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Offhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Offhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Offhaus families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Offhaus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Offhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Offhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Offhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Offhaus. 43% of Offhaus men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Offhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Offhaus 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Offhaus. 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 100 military records available for the last name Offhaus. For the veterans among your Offhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Offhaus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Offhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Offhaus in 1965 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

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