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Openhym Family History

Openhym 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: Penny, Pensyl, Oppenheim, Denham, Perham, Owenby, Openshaw, Pelham

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Where is the Openhym family from?

You can see how Openhym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Openhym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Openhym families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Openhym's in USA. New York had the highest population of Openhym families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Openhym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Openhym 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Openhym. 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 8 military records available for the last name Openhym. For the veterans among your Openhym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Openhym lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Openhym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Openhym in 1953 was 58, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Openhym 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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