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Ophelia Family History

Ophelia 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: Philip, Melia, Helin, Pella, Opheim, Phelan, Paglia, Pelka, Phenix

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Where is the Ophelia family from?

You can see how Ophelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ophelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ophelia family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ophelia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ophelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ophelia 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 Ophelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ophelia. 100% of Ophelia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ophelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Ophelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophelia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ophelia. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ophelia. For the veterans among your Ophelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ophelia lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Ophelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ophelia in 1985 was 75, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ophelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophelia 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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