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Opin Family History

Opin 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: Olin, Pin, Opie, Okin, Pan, Hain, Yin, Bain, Jin, Min

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Where is the Opin family from?

You can see how Opin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Opin families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Opin family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Opin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opin 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 136 census records available for the last name Opin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Opin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Opin. For the veterans among your Opin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Opin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Opin in 1971 was 62, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opin 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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