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Ophelan Family History

Ophelan 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: Phelan, Whelan, Pelan, Copelan, Opiela, Phelon, Helin, Olan, Copeland

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Where is the Ophelan family from?

You can see how Ophelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophelan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ophelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ophelan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ophelan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ophelan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Ophelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophelan 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ophelan. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ophelan. For the veterans among your Ophelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ophelan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ophelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ophelan in 1964 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophelan 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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