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Ophuls Family History

Ophuls 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: Puls, Pauls, Huls, Paul, Huss, Ohl, Hulse, Prus, Hils, Ochs

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Where is the Ophuls family from?

You can see how Ophuls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophuls family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ophuls family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ophuls's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ophuls families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ophuls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophuls 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ophuls. 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 Ophuls. For the veterans among your Ophuls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ophuls lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Ophuls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ophuls in 1966 was 90, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophuls 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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