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Ophaug Family History

Ophaug 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: Haug, Phaup, Uphaus, Phang, Chang, Pang, Paul, Zhang, Haugh, Haag

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Where is the Ophaug family from?

You can see how Ophaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophaug family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ophaug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ophaug families living in North Dakota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Ophaug's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Ophaug families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ophaug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ophaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ophaug. 70% of Ophaug men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Retired Farmer
    30%

What Ophaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Ophaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophaug 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Ophaug. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ophaug. For the veterans among your Ophaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ophaug lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Ophaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ophaug in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ophaug

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophaug 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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