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Ofshe Family History

Ofshe 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: Ose, Oishi, O'shea, Oshel, Osher, Ashe, Shi, He, Fisher, Rose

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Where is the Ofshe family from?

You can see how Ofshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ofshe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ofshe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ofshe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ofshe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ofshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ofshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ofshe. 100% of Ofshe men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ofshe women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Ofshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ofshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ofshe 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ofshe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ofshe. For the veterans among your Ofshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ofshe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ofshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ofshe in 1968 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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