Origins of the Offa surname

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    In 1921, most Offas lived in mid-wales

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    Interesting facts about Offa

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    What are the most common Offa first names?

    Bryn

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    Ellen

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    Common jobs for Offas

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Offas in 1921

    Cook Domestic

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    Hawker

    1

    House Maid Domestic

    1

    Housemaid (Domestic)

    1

    Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Offas in 1921

    Game Keeper

    4

    Apprentice Carpenter

    1

    Farmer

    1

    Gamekeeper

    1

    Gardener Agricultural College

    1

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