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Oppenhorst Family History

Oppenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Oppenheim, Steinhorst, Walkenhorst, Selhorst, Haselhorst

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Where is the Oppenhorst family from?

You can see how Oppenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oppenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oppenhorst family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oppenhorst's in USA. California had the highest population of Oppenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oppenhorst 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 9 census records available for the last name Oppenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oppenhorst 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oppenhorst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oppenhorst. For the veterans among your Oppenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oppenhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Oppenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Oppenhorst in 1969 was 82, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oppenhorst 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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