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![Show Contents]() Offen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Offen surname is derived from the Middle High German word "oven," meaning an oven; and as such the name was probably originally an occupational name for a baker, or someone who made or used ovens. Early Origins of the Offen familyThe surname Offen was first found in Brunswick, where the name Offner was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Offen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Offen research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Offen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Offen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Offner, Oeffner, Offen, Ofner, Ofener, Offener, Hoffner, Hoeffner, Hoffen, Hofner, Ovener, Hoverner and many more. Early Notables of the Offen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Offen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Offen migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Offen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Van Offen, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1793 1
- Christoffer Offen, aged 49, who arrived in Louisiana in 1797 1
- Christoffer Offen, who arrived in Louisiana in 1797
Offen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Offen, who settled in New York, NY in 1824
- Abraham Offen, who arrived in New York in 1837
| Contemporary Notables of the name Offen (post 1700) | + |
- Ronald C. "Ron" Offen (1930-2010), American poet, playwright, critic, editor, and theater producer
| Historic Events for the Offen family | + |
- Mr. Richard Offen, British Assistant Steward, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- HMS Prince of Wales Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listprincecrew.html
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Offen migration to the United States 
