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Openden Family History

Openden 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: Pender, Brenden, Peaden, Olender, Menden, Peden, Spedden, Orender

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Where is the Openden family from?

You can see how Openden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Openden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Openden family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Openden's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Openden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Openden 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 52 census records available for the last name Openden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Openden 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Openden. 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 6 military records available for the last name Openden. For the veterans among your Openden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Openden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Openden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Openden in 1967 was 83, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Openden 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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