This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ophir family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ophir Family History

Ophir 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: Speir, Tahir, Hehir, Phair, Pair, Sphar, Shi, Chi, April, Thor

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ophir family from?

You can see how Ophir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ophir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ophir family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ophir's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ophir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ophir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Ophir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Ophir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophir census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ophir

Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Ophir. 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.

View all Ophir immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Ophir. For the veterans among your Ophir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ophir military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ophir family history

Discover More

What is the average Ophir lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Ophir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ophir in 1990 was 76, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ophir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophir 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ophir family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial