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Optekman Family History

Optekman 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: Opferman, Otterman, Osterman, Opperman, Otteman, Packman, Speckman

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Where is the Optekman family from?

You can see how Optekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Optekman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Optekman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Optekman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Optekman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Optekman 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 23 census records available for the last name Optekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Optekman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Optekman. 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 Optekman. For the veterans among your Optekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Optekman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Optekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Optekman in 1976 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Optekman 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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