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Opien Family History

Opien 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: Oien, Opie, Olsen, Wien, Offen, Osten, Bien, Spier, Oren, Pinn

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Where is the Opien family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opien. 100% of Opien 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 Opien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Opien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opien 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Opien. 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 2 military records available for the last name Opien. For the veterans among your Opien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Opien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Opien in 1965 was 47, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opien 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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