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Opden Family History

Opden Surname 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: Oden, Olden, Odden, Ogden, Bowden, Olsen, Cowden, Eden, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Opden family from?

You can see how Opden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Opden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Opden families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Opden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Opden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opden 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Opden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Opden. For the veterans among your Opden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opden lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Opden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Opden in 1970 was 87, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opden ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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