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Opkins Family History

Opkins 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: Hopkins, Dopkins, Pins, Prins, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Opkins family from?

You can see how Opkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opkins family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Opkins family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Opkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Opkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Opkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opkins 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Opkins. 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 25 military records available for the last name Opkins. For the veterans among your Opkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opkins lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Opkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Opkins in 1966 was 74, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opkins 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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