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Openheim Family History

Openheim Name 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: Oppenheim, Opheim, Rosenheim, Manheim, Nesheim, Fretheim, Preheim

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Where is the Openheim family from?

You can see how Openheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Openheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Openheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Openheim families living in California. This was about 37% of all the recorded Openheim's in USA. California had the highest population of Openheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Openheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Openheim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Openheim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Openheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Openheim 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Openheim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Openheim. For the veterans among your Openheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Openheim lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Openheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Openheim in 1973 was 84, and 91 in 1992.

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