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Ophoven Family History

Ophoven 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: Hoven, Spoden, Hove, Hoen, Provan, Schoen, Thoen, Hover, Coven, Holen

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Where is the Ophoven family from?

You can see how Ophoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ophoven family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ophoven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ophoven family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ophoven's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ophoven families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Ophoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ophoven 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ophoven. 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 35 military records available for the last name Ophoven. For the veterans among your Ophoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ophoven lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ophoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ophoven in 1965 was 41, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ophoven 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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