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Opton Family History

Opton 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: Orton, Upton, Hopton, Oxton, Alton, Elton, Holton, Colton, Osten

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Where is the Opton family from?

You can see how Opton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Opton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Opton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Opton families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Opton's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Opton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Opton 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 266 census records available for the last name Opton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Opton 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Opton. 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 109 military records available for the last name Opton. For the veterans among your Opton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Opton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Opton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Opton in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Opton 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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