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Von Oepen Family History

Von Oepen 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: Van Veen, Von Haden, Von Bergen, Von Essen, Van Gerpen, Van Hoesen

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Von Oepen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Oepen 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

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Von Oepen. For the veterans among your Von Oepen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Average Von Oepen life expectancy in 2001 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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