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Oppenhuis Family History

Oppenhuis 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: Oppenheim, Nienhuis, Nyenhuis, Obenhaus, Appelhans, Papenfuss

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Where is the Oppenhuis family from?

You can see how Oppenhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhuis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppenhuis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppenhuis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oppenhuis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Oppenhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhuis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhuis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oppenhuis. For the veterans among your Oppenhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhuis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Oppenhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oppenhuis in 1969 was 67, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenhuis 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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