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Opheikens Family History

Opheikens 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: Heikes, Heiken, Heiden, Heien, Opheim, Perkes, Heike, Olheiser

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Where is the Opheikens family from?

You can see how Opheikens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opheikens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Opheikens families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Opheikens's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Opheikens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opheikens 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 Opheikens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Opheikens. 100% of Opheikens men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Opheikens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Opheikens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opheikens 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Opheikens. 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 39 military records available for the last name Opheikens. For the veterans among your Opheikens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opheikens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Opheikens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Opheikens in 1972 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Opheikens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opheikens 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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