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Opoien Family History

Opoien 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: Spoden, Oien, Ooten, Polen, Posen, Opie, Prien, Pope, Nolen, Olsen

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Where is the Opoien family from?

You can see how Opoien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opoien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Opoien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Opoien families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Opoien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Opoien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opoien 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 Opoien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opoien. 43% of Opoien men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Opoien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Opoien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opoien 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Opoien. 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 Opoien. For the veterans among your Opoien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opoien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Opoien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Opoien in 1962 was 90, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opoien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opoien 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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