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Opensham Family History

Opensham 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: Openshaw, Henshaw, Bentham, Renshaw, Denham, Perham, Gresham

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Where is the Opensham family from?

You can see how Opensham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opensham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Opensham families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opensham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Opensham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opensham 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 11 census records available for the last name Opensham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opensham 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Opensham. 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 Opensham. For the veterans among your Opensham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opensham lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opensham

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