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Opeman Family History

Opeman 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: Copeman, Lopeman, Coleman, Osman, Oman, Roseman, Neman, Orman, Goeman

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Where is the Opeman family from?

You can see how Opeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opeman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Opeman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Opeman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Opeman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opeman 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 82 census records available for the last name Opeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opeman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Opeman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Opeman. For the veterans among your Opeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opeman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Opeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Opeman in 1970 was 74, and 35 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opeman 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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