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Opon Family History

Opon 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: Okon, Ocon, Pon, Son, Pan, Chon, Pong, Kwon, Yon, Lyon

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Where is the Opon family from?

You can see how Opon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Opon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Opon family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opon's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Opon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opon 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 89 census records available for the last name Opon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opon 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Opon. 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 22 military records available for the last name Opon. For the veterans among your Opon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Opon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Opon in 1972 was 67, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opon 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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