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Opsey Family History

Opsey 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: Apsey, Copsey, Olsen, Pusey, Osen, Ose, Onley, Olney, Oeser, Fossey

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Where is the Opsey family from?

You can see how Opsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Opsey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opsey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Opsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opsey 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 16 census records available for the last name Opsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opsey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Opsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Opsey. For the veterans among your Opsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opsey 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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